Fresh flowers are a great way to colour up the home, but there are a few important things to keep in mind to stop them wilting overnight.
Nicki Christensen from flowerhub.com.au has put together three simple but handy tips.
“If something is going to go wrong with your flowers, it will happen in the first day they are with you,” Mr Christensen said.
“Sometimes imported products can arrive in a slightly unhappy state. Simply follow the hydrate and friend steps for the first 24 hours.”
Give them a cut and a drink
Some flowers can take up to 6 hours to rehydrate, so make sure you snip those ends and place in fresh clean water.
Keep their water fresh
If your flowers start to drop their heads just re-cut them approximately 5cm from the bottom and put them in new water, they should perk up shortly.
Treat them like a friend
Flowers will wilt if left in direct sunlight, kept in a warm house or left in their protective sleeves or wrapping.
If you treat them well they’ll stay around for longer, they like to be unwrapped and enjoy fresh air to breathe.
