Ask The Expert: just wondering, is  there a way to  prolong the life of cut flowers!!
thanks – bn

Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Yes. The proper preparation will extend the life of cut flowers. There is some information on Flower Shop Network’s Blog that might be helpful to you.

Read Important Tips for Arranging Flowers at Home

Quick Tips For Prolonging The Life Of Cut Flowers:

• Place stems or bouquets of fresh flowers in water as soon as possible.
• Add preservative to the water. Preservative packets can be found at local flower shops.
• Keep fresh flowers away from draft and extreme temperatures which can quickly dry the flowers and cause wilting.
• Avoid placing flower arrangements in windowsills and other areas of full sun where flowers can wilt due to overheating.
• All flower stems should be submerged in water. Decline of fresh flowers occurs much more quickly after stems have been removed from water.
• To maintain fresh flowers longer, trim the stems and change to fresh water after a few days.
• Immediately remove dead or wilting stems from fresh flower arrangements.

Hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can assist you with anything else.