Conditioning flowers

Cooling and hydrating cut flowers  is essential. Cool water is generally used for conditioning flowers. During this step, it is best practice to keep your flowers away from direct sulphur exposure in a shaded and well ventilated place for several hours. Conditioning allows flower stems to hydrate properly. 

Keep your blooms hydrated

Flowers need more water in warm temperatures. It is recommended to change water daily and use deep vase filling to supply enough water to the stems. 

If water becomes cloudy, replace it immediately. Cloudy water is often a sign of bacterial growth. 

Recut the stems at an angle every 2-3 days to help with water uptake. Remove wilted flowers from your arrangement and make sure that no leaves are in contact with the water in your vase.

Placement of your flower arrangement 

Placement is everything during warm spells. It is best practice to place your flowers in a cool room, away from direct sunlight exposure and from fruits. 

A flower farmer tip

Some flower varieties are more heat resistant than others. They are therefore more suited as cut flowers in hot weather conditions. The ones I grow on my plot include some of my favourite summer blooms: Zinnias, Cosmos, Statice and Strawflowers.