Fresh cut flowers are a simple way to add life and light into your space...that is until they start to wilt. To get the most out of your bouquet, we have compiled our favorite flowers and care tips.
What to look for:
Choose hardier stems and unopened buds to ensure a longer lifespan.
Try avoiding bruised petals and wet leaves.
Seasonality is important! During warmer months, we like to take advantage of what's available at the farmer's market. Local growers have the freshest and most economical assortment - shopping local pays off!
Shopping List:
We chose these flowers because they are easy to use and gracefully dry out. Familiarize yourself with our foolproof picks:
Greenery: seeded eucalyptus, true blue eucalyptus, most wild grasses
Filler: statice, thistle, lavender
Statement Flowers: crispedia, lunaria, amaranth, straw flowers, protea, safflower
Most of these come in several different colors, are readily available throughout the year and have sturdy stems.
Care tips:
Follow these care tips to add longevity to your arrangement:
Cut the flowers at a diagonal every few days
Remove any leaves from the bottom of the stem that would touch water
Refresh the water every other day. Once the flowers have dried out there's no need to continuously add water.
Most importantly don't overthink it!
