Even if you intend on drying your fresh eucalyptus, as many of our customers do, it will benefit from being placed in water first. This slows down the drying process and stops the leaves crinkling. Simply leave the stems in the water until it evaporates.

Although we would recommend avoiding a
clear glass vase as eucalyptus has a habit of turning the water an ugly brown; perfectly safe for them, but not particularly nice to look at!

Poinsettia require bright albeit indirect light, in a
draught-free and cool spot. Water sparingly, typically when the surface of the compost has started to dry out but mist regularly because they love the humidity.

Rather than disposing after Christmas, encourage it to keep growing by pruning in April and repotting in May, keeping it cool throughout.

Always start with a clean door! Dirt and dust can cause your foliage to wilt prematurely. Keep your wreath looking fresh throughout the festive season by giving it a regular mist with water, being careful not to damage any decorations.

Avoid direct sunlight and be aware that extreme
temperatures, wind or rain can cause foliage to drop or discolour, so keep aneye on the weather reports! If you intend to display indoors, keep in a cool room.

The glorious heavy flower heads of amaryllis need support, so use a cane or straight stick from the garden and insert into their hollow stem, plugging with cotton wool to keep in place, if needed. This will double their vase life so worth the effort.

The cut stems of amaryllis are also known for unsightly curling; prevent this by twisting a rubber band around the base of the stem to reduce the incidence of cracks.

Despite their delicate crepe-like flowers, ranunculus can actually last quite a long time if properly cared for. Don’t be alarmed if they arrive a little droopy, they just need a good drink.

Trim the stems at an angle and place in lukewarm water. Keep them out of direct sunlight and draughts and ensure they use the other blooms in your bouquet as support, without crowding
them.

One of our most popular flowers, the rose is very simple to care for. Regular fresh water is key, at least every 1-2 days, as roses resting in stale water will wilt rapidly.

They will always benefit from the flower food provided with your bouquet too and make sure to use very sharp secateurs when cutting the stems to avoid tearing or damaging the tip. Trim the lower leaves; any leaves sat in water will rot quickly, causing your rose heads to droop and contaminating other flowers in the display.