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Flower Care Guide

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How to care for fresh flowers at home

At Beyond Bloom, we select seasonal flowers for their beauty and freshness. Some are grown locally; others come from trusted, quality-focused growers.Flowers are living things, so home care really matters. Follow these steps to keep flowers fresh and lasting.

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When Your Flowers Arrive

Unwrap and let them breathe

Remove the wrapping as soon as possible so your flowers can breathe and recover from transport.

Trim the stems

Use sharp scissors or secateurs to trim2–3 cm from each stem at a 45-degree anglebefore placing them in water. This lets flowers absorb water and stay fresh.Tip:Re-cut stems every 2–3 days.

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Water & Vase Care

Always use a clean vase.

A clean vase keeps flowers fresh. Bacteria make flowers fade early. Wash the vase with warm, soapy water.

Fresh water matters

Fill your vase with cool water and add flower food if you have it.

Change the water every two days.
Top up daily if needed.
Add new flower food each time you change the water.

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Where to Place Your Flowers

Flowers last longer in cool, calm places.

✔ Natural, indirect light

✔ Cooler rooms

✘ Direct sunlight

✘ Near radiators, fires, or heat sources

✘ Besides ripening fruit

Keep flowers out of direct sunlight to help them last.

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Ongoing Flower Care

Remove fading flowers

When a stem fades, gently remove it to keep the display fresh.

Let the arrangement change.

Arrangements are meant to be natural. Flowers may move and open over time; feel free to adjust them.

Cooler nights help

If possible, move flowers to a cooler room overnight to help them last longer.

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Seasonal & Sourced Flowers

Beyond Bloom offers seasonal flowers

Both homegrown and selected. Some open slowly, some bloom briefly.

Different flowers bloom at different times; it’s part of seasonal flower care, and something we celebrate.No two bunches are ever exactly the same.

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Flower Care FAQs

How long should fresh flowers last?

With care, most flowers last 5–10days, sometimes longer, depending on season and type.

Should I mist my flowers?

We don’t suggest misting. Clean water at the stems works better.Cut flowers still react to light and warmth. This movement is natural and beautiful.

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A Final Note from Beyond Bloom

Flowers change daily

Simply give fresh water, keep the vase clean, and check them each day.

That’s enough.

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