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Large vase with a variety of flowers including pink ranunculus, roses, asters, lily, mums and green filler.
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How to Keep Fresh Flower Longer

Learn how to create a beautiful centerpiece with fresh cut flowers that will last a long time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Equipment

  • Shears

Materials

  • Vase
  • Fresh Cut Flowers
  • Fresh Filler Plant Material
  • Flower Food or homemade flower food

Instructions

  • Thoroughly clean your vase. Rinse well.
  • Add warm water to the vase about 2/3 full.
  • Add flower food to the vase or a homemade flower food combination. (see above)
  • Trim the bottoms about 1/4 inch of each flower stem.
  • Remove all foliage below the flower heads.
  • Begin to arrange the flowers starting with larger multi-stemmed flowers, then fill in with smaller and single stems.
  • Finish with filler plant material.
  • Turn the vase around and adjust from all sides.
  • Place your vase in a spot that's cool and dark until ready to use on the table. If possible, you can set it in the refrigerator.
  • After about 5-7 days, check the flowers and water level. If there are some that are drooping or fading change the water and add in more flower food.
  • Continue to check the vase daily removing any flowers that are spent. Rearrange the remaining flowers and/or consider moving the remaining flowers into a smaller vase.
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