Nothing brightens a home, wedding, or workplace quite like a fresh bouquet. At Plaistow Florist, our experienced local team brings years of expertise in flower care for Plaistow. Whether you’ve received an arrangement as a thoughtful gift, are planning florals for a special event, or simply want your blossoms to last longer, these practical care tips are designed just for the Plaistow community. Here, we share essential advice and clever hacks, drawing from the knowledge of our florists who serve Plaistow households, weddings, and businesses daily.
Every flower is unique, and the blooms you’ll enjoy in Plaistow vary with the seasons. Our florists source not only classic favourites—like roses, lilies, and tulips—but also stunning seasonal varieties suited to our local environment. The better you know your blooms, the easier it is to provide the right care. Always ask your Plaistow florist about the specific flowers in your bouquet for tailored guidance, but the tips below apply to most arrangements we create.
Whether you just picked up an arrangement, received a delivery, or brought flowers home from a wedding or business event, following these general care tips can significantly extend their beauty and vase life:
As soon as you receive your Plaistow flowers, carefully remove any packaging. If your bouquet is hand-tied, leave it tied for a styled look, but do remove any protective wrapping and water tubes from the stems. This allows air circulation and removes any material that could promote mould or rot.
Using a clean, sharp knife or pair of scissors, cut 1-2cm off the base of each stem at a 45-degree angle. Cutting on an angle increases the surface area for water uptake and prevents stems from sitting flat on the bottom of the vase, aiding absorption. Re-trim stems every few days for the freshest appearance.
Select a vase suited to the size of your floral arrangement and fill it with fresh, cool water. Make sure it’s cleaned of any residue from previous bouquets, as bacteria can shorten vase life. For sensitive blooms like tulips or anemones, use colder water; for most others, room temperature works best.
Most arrangements from Plaistow Florist come with a sachet of professional flower food. Dissolve the flower food thoroughly in your vase water. This nutrient blend helps deter bacteria, keeps water pH balanced, and nourishes the blooms. If you run out, change water frequently (every 2 days) to keep your flowers fresh.
Before arranging, strip away any leaves that would fall below the water line in the vase. Submerged foliage decomposes quickly, encouraging bacterial growth and clouding the water, which can clog stems and shorten bloom time.
Display your flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, radiators, fires, or draughts. Avoid placing arrangements near ripening fruit, as fruit releases ethylene gas that can cause flowers to wilt prematurely. If you’re decorating for a Plaistow event, keep blooms in a cool, shaded area until setup time.
Plaistow’s changing seasons bring a diverse array of blooms. Here are our top suggestions to make the most of each floral display, whether in homes, weddings, or businesses:
Spring is all about daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and ranunculus. These blooms are sensitive to heat—keep them cool and change water daily. For bulb flowers like tulips, support stems with extra-cool water and minimal direct sunlight. Mix spring varieties for a fragrant, textural bouquet that sings of the season.
Peonies, sunflowers, sweet peas, and hydrangeas fill summer bouquets in Plaistow. As temperatures rise, change water more frequently and mist fragile petals with a spray bottle. If moving arrangements to a wedding or party venue, use insulated containers to avoid heat stress in transit.
In autumn, enjoy dahlias, chrysanthemums, berries, and ornamental foliage. These robust flowers like clean water and benefit from a trim every two days to keep stems open and hydrated. Rotate vases to avoid uneven sunlight, ensuring all sides are evenly displayed and fade less over time.
Winter arrangements often feature roses, amaryllis, pine, and berries. Keep the air moist in centrally heated rooms; a gentle daily misting prevents desiccation. With less daylight, winter bouquets last longer, but still avoid placing them directly on or near a radiator.
Our local Plaistow florists have picked up clever tricks over the years to help flowers last and look their best. Here are our favourite hacks:
The care advice above is rooted in our ongoing work with Plaistow’s homes, weddings, and businesses. Our florists tailor each arrangement to both the event and the environment, selecting flower varieties and greenery that are at their seasonal best. We encourage all Plaistow flower lovers to ask us for advice when buying or receiving arrangements—we’re here to help ensure your flowers look spectacular for as long as possible.
Exceptional flower care is easy with some simple, thoughtful steps, especially when backed by the experience of your local Plaistow florist. Remember to give your flowers the best start—unwrap, trim, water, feed, and keep them cool. Adapt care across the seasons for maximum vase life, and don’t be afraid to try clever hacks for beautiful, long-lasting displays. With these Plaistow Flowers tips, anyone can enjoy fresh blooms that lift the mood and enhance every space, from home to the grandest event.
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