Dear Flourgal,
I want a certain type of flower for an upcoming event- do I have to have my event in a certain month in order to get the flowers I want? How do I keep flowers alive after my party?
From,
Confused, San Diego, CA
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Dear Confused,
Welp, that was pretty vague, so I'll try my best to answer! I'm guessing if you are planning an event you have pretty much set a time frame of when it will occur, so this time the flowers have to work for you, not the other way around. Certain flowers, and most you find in grocery stores and as a staple at florists are year-round, such as roses, tulips, hydrangea, lilies and stock. You can use single bunches of one variety in matching glass vases as a backup. Throw some rocks or twist branches inside the vase, and voila! Good to go. If you are set on say peonies or sweet peas and it's Fall, you're outta luck, and going to have to accept using a substitution such as lisianthus or garden roses. Weddings are a whole new ball game, and those should be discussed with a florist who has knowledge of the vast varieties out there for each season.
If you plan on doing the arrangements yourself, and live in a big city, chances are there is a flower mart. Look it up online to see when the public hours are and talk to vendors about ordering particular varieties. One week should suffice. If you work with a local florist, ask them about the prices of your top choices as most non-seasonal flowers can be imported from South America or Holland, however the price goes up by about three times.
To keep your flowers alive after your party, make sure to change the water. Chances are that the flowers are perfectly arranged in floral foam or a grid, so place the vase under running water and allow the faucet to flush out the dirty water. It's always best to give the stems a fresh trim, however that may be impossible. If you see leaves below the water line, remove immediately, as this is an instant killer.
Another option is to deconstruct the arrangements. Lots of times you will notice that some flowers seem to die the next day while others last for what seems like an eternity. This could happen because when different varieties are placed in the same vase, one type may create a certain bacteria that kills off the other flowers faster (that's one reason why flowers are separated at florists in individual buckets, it's not just for aesthetics), or some flowers simply just don't live as long. To deconstruct, separate the flowers, give them a cut, and place in smaller vases throughout your home or give out as gifts.
From,
Flourgal
_______________________
Dear Confused,
Welp, that was pretty vague, so I'll try my best to answer! I'm guessing if you are planning an event you have pretty much set a time frame of when it will occur, so this time the flowers have to work for you, not the other way around. Certain flowers, and most you find in grocery stores and as a staple at florists are year-round, such as roses, tulips, hydrangea, lilies and stock. You can use single bunches of one variety in matching glass vases as a backup. Throw some rocks or twist branches inside the vase, and voila! Good to go. If you are set on say peonies or sweet peas and it's Fall, you're outta luck, and going to have to accept using a substitution such as lisianthus or garden roses. Weddings are a whole new ball game, and those should be discussed with a florist who has knowledge of the vast varieties out there for each season.
If you plan on doing the arrangements yourself, and live in a big city, chances are there is a flower mart. Look it up online to see when the public hours are and talk to vendors about ordering particular varieties. One week should suffice. If you work with a local florist, ask them about the prices of your top choices as most non-seasonal flowers can be imported from South America or Holland, however the price goes up by about three times.
To keep your flowers alive after your party, make sure to change the water. Chances are that the flowers are perfectly arranged in floral foam or a grid, so place the vase under running water and allow the faucet to flush out the dirty water. It's always best to give the stems a fresh trim, however that may be impossible. If you see leaves below the water line, remove immediately, as this is an instant killer.
Another option is to deconstruct the arrangements. Lots of times you will notice that some flowers seem to die the next day while others last for what seems like an eternity. This could happen because when different varieties are placed in the same vase, one type may create a certain bacteria that kills off the other flowers faster (that's one reason why flowers are separated at florists in individual buckets, it's not just for aesthetics), or some flowers simply just don't live as long. To deconstruct, separate the flowers, give them a cut, and place in smaller vases throughout your home or give out as gifts.
From,
Flourgal
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