How can you keep your cut flowers fresh and vibrant as long as possible? A little TLC goes a long way!

• When you receive your flowers, keep them in a cool place until you are ready to place them in a vase.
  
  
• Cut the stems of flowers diagonally underwater with a sharp knife or clippers (cut off one to two inches). Cutting underwater decreases the chance of air getting into the stem, causing a blockage that reduces water uptake.
  
  
• Remove any foliage that will end up below the waterline in the vase.
  
  
• Keep the vase filled with water containing the flower food sachet provided with your Ontario Flowers™. It is very important to follow the mixing directions!
  
  
• Re-cut flower stems regularly and change the vase water every two days - your flowers will look better and last longer.
  
  
• Keep flowers in cooler places away from direct sunlight, breezes, heating or cooling vents, ceiling fans or on top of heat sources such as televisions or radiators.

Now that you know how to keep your flowers looking beautiful, why not learn a little more about them? Visit our Flower Library for botanical and common names, blooming season, colours, varieties and more!