Lillypad Flowers Care Guide - Keeping Your Blooms Beautiful

Lillypad Flowers Care Guide - Keeping Your Blooms Beautiful

Whether you`ve received one of our seasonal bouquets, ordered a bespoke vase arrangement, purchased fresh-cut stems, or chosen a preserved floral keepsake, proper care ensures your flowers stay vibrant and long-lasting. Follow these expert tips from Lillypad Flowers to enjoy your blooms to the fullest.

1. Caring for Fresh Bouquets & Vase Arrangements

  1. Unwrap and Condition Immediately - Remove all packaging and any foliage below the waterline. Trim 2-3 cm off each stem at a 45° angle under running water to maximise hydration.

  2. Use Clean Vessels & Fresh Water - Fill a clean vase with lukewarm water and our packet of floral food. Change the water every 2 days, re-trim stems, and add fresh food each time.

  3. Optimal Placement - Keep arrangements in a cool, shaded spot, ideally 15-20 °C.  Avoid direct sunlight, air-conditioning drafts, heaters, ripening fruit, or electronics.

  4. General Maintenance - Remove wilting blooms and leaves daily to prevent bacterial growth. Lightly mist petals with water once a day to maintain freshness.


2. Fresh-Cut Stems & DIY Arrangements

  1. Prepare Your Workspace - Sanitize your tools (shears, scissors) with rubbing alcohol.  Have a bucket of lukewarm water and flower food ready.

  2. Condition Each Stem - Immediately recut stems and immerse them in water until you`re ready to arrange.  Allow flowers to rehydrate for at least 1 hour before styling.

  3. Create Balanced Designs - Group by height and weight: place taller stems at the back and shorter at the front.  Use foliage as a base to support delicate blooms.


3. Preserved Flowers & Keepsakes

  1. Avoid Moisture & Humidity - Display preserved flowers in a dry area away from bathrooms or kitchens.  Do not mist or water preserved blooms require no hydration.

  2. Shield from Direct Sunlight - Prolonged UV exposure can fade preserved petals.  Opt for soft, ambient light to maintain colour integrity.

  3. Dust Gently - Use a hairdryer on cool speed or a soft artist`s brush to remove dust.  Do this monthly to keep arrangements looking fresh.


4. Troubleshooting & Tips

  • Browning Petals: Cold draft or direct heat - relocate your vase.

  • Sluggish Hydration: Stem clogging - trim and re-clean vase before refilling.

  • Short Vase Life: Strongly scented or ethylene-producing fruit (e.g., apples, bananas) nearby -move flowers away.


By following these simple steps, your Lillypad Flowers bouquets, arrangements, and preserved keepsakes will stay vibrant and beautiful for as long as possible. For more care advice or to order a fresh bouquet or preserved arrangement, visit our website or contact our friendly team directly.

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