How to Care for Your Summer Bouquet Flower Care Tips from Flowertastic Waterford Florist
There’s nothing more joyful than receiving a bouquet of beautiful fresh flowers for your birthday, anniversary or special occasion delivery from Flowertastic, your local Waterford florist. But in this summer heat, it can be a challenge to keep those blooms looking fresh for as long as possible.
Whether it’s a bunch of roses from a loved one, a seasonal Flowertastic bouquet from a friend, or a bright bunch you picked up yourself—these handy tips will help your flowers thrive despite the warm temperatures.
💧 Top Tips to Keep Your Flowers Fresher for Longer This Summer:
1. Trim the stems
As soon as your flowers arrive, snip about 2–3cm off each stem at a 45° angle using sharp scissors or garden shears. This opens up the stem to drink more water. Repeat every 2–3 days.
2. Remove any lower foliage
Leaves sitting below the waterline can rot quickly in heat and cause bacteria to build up. Strip any foliage that will sit in the vase water.
3. Use clean water (and change it often!)
Start with a squeaky-clean vase, fill with fresh cool water, and change the water every 1–2 days. Add the flower food provided with your Flowertastic bouquet—it really helps to nourish the flowers and fight off bacteria.
👉 Top tip: Make sure you use the right quantity of flower food to water—the correct ratio is usually printed on the sachet. Too much or too little can have the opposite effect!
4. Keep them cool
Display your flowers away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fruit bowls (fruit emits ethylene gas which speeds up wilting). A cooler room is ideal—think hallway or shaded kitchen corner.
5. Mist gently
A light spritz of clean water on delicate blooms like lisianthus, roses or cosmos can help perk them up in hot weather.
6. Don’t overcrowd the vase
Give your flowers room to breathe—this reduces stress on stems and allows better airflow.
7. Recut and refresh
If you notice any drooping, recut the stems, refresh the water, and remove any tired blooms to give the rest a chance to shine.
🌿 A Flowertastic Top Tip:
If you’ve received a larger bouquet from Flowertastic.ie, consider splitting it into two smaller vases—this can often help extend the life of more delicate stems and let you enjoy them in multiple rooms!
Sustainability Note from Flowertastic
Here at Flowertastic, we’re passionate about sourcing Irish-grown flowers wherever possible and using eco-friendly packaging that helps protect your blooms during transport—especially in hot weather. If you ever have questions about caring for your bouquet, just drop me a DM or WhatsApp me via the link in bio.
Let’s Keep Your Blooms Happy!
Got a bouquet from us recently? Tag us in your photos @flowertastic.ie and share how long yours lasted! 🌸
And if you’re looking to send flowers in Waterford or need a sustainably sourced bouquet for any occasion, order now via www.flowertastic.ie – bursting with seasonal beauty, sustainably!
Chat soon,
Alyson ( & Flo 🐶) x
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