Flower Care Tips from Epsom Florist Experts

Welcoming Epsom Flowers into Your Home or Business

Nothing brightens a room or lifts the spirits quite like fresh flowers. Whether you've received a beautiful bouquet from Epsom Florist, are planning wedding arrangements, or want to impress clients and guests in a business setting, proper flower care is essential to enjoy blooms for as long as possible. With our extensive local expertise serving Epsom households, weddings, and businesses, our florists have gathered the best seasonal and everyday tips for keeping Epsom flowers fresh and vibrant.

Expert Florist Advice: The Basics of Flower Care

Caring for flowers begins the moment you receive them. Our Epsom florists agree that a few simple actions help preserve your arrangement and maximise its beauty:

• Unwrap Carefully: Remove outer packaging as soon as possible. Bouquets often come wrapped for protection and transport, but flowers need air to breathe and space to spread their stems.
• Trim the Stems: Use sharp scissors or a floral knife to cut at least 2cm off each stem at a 45-degree angle. This increases water uptake and prevents stems from sitting flat against the vase bottom, which can block absorption.
• Use Clean Vases: Wash your vase thoroughly with soap and rinse it to remove residual bacteria. Our Epsom florists stress that cleanliness is a top secret to preventing premature wilting.
• Add Fresh Water: Fill the vase with fresh, lukewarm water and mix in the flower food sachet that comes with your Epsom flowers. This feeds your arrangement and prevents bacterial growth.
• Remove Leaves Below Waterline: Any leaves submerged in water will rot and spread bacteria. Strip any foliage that falls below the waterline.

Seasonal Epsom Flower Care Tips

Different times of year call for different flower care strategies. At Epsom Florist, we tailor our advice for every season so your flowers perform at their best, whether it's the height of summer or the chill of winter.

Spring and Summer Flower Tips

• Change Water Frequently: The warmer months increase bacteria growth. Refresh water and recut stems every two days for maximum freshness.
• Protect from Heat: Place Epsom flowers away from direct sunlight, heaters, and draughts. Excess warmth speeds up fading.
• Hydrate Well: Top up the vase regularly, as flowers are thirstier in warm weather.
• Cool Nights: If possible, move your bouquet to a cooler spot overnight—your utility room or hallway works well.

Autumn and Winter Flower Tips

• Avoid Draughts: Keep arrangements away from cold air or open windows, which may damage delicate petals.
• Reduce Water Changes: Cooler temperatures slow down bacteria, so you can change the water every three days instead of two.
• Careful with Heating: Do not place bouquets directly next to radiators or fireplaces, as these can dry out stems quickly.

Vase Life Hacks from Epsom Florists

Our skilled florists have picked up clever flower care hacks over years of arranging Epsom flowers for all occasions. These tried-and-tested tricks can help extend your bouquet’s vase life and presentation.

• Homemade Flower Food: If you run out of florist-provided food, mix a teaspoon of sugar (for energy), a few drops of bleach (fights bacteria), and half a teaspoon of lemon juice to a litre of water. This combination both feeds and protects your flowers.
• Revive Wilted Flowers: For drooping stems, recut ends and submerge the whole flower (stem and bloom) in cool water for 30 minutes. This acts like floral first aid and can reinvigorate your blooms.
• Spray with Water: Mist your flowers lightly each day. This is especially useful for arrangements of roses, lisianthus, or delicate Epsom flowers that like a bit of extra humidity.
• Support Heavy Stems: Split woody stems slightly or add a floral support stick for arrangements with peonies, sunflowers, or large-headed roses common in Epsom arrangements.

Epsom Wedding and Event Flower Care: Special Considerations

When it comes to weddings, corporate events, and parties, our Epsom florist team takes every precaution to ensure flowers look sensational for the big day. Here’s how to keep event flowers flawless:

• Hydrate on Arrival: As soon as your wedding or event flowers arrive, keep them in water until decorations begin. Bouquets can be kept in buckets of fresh water to stay perky.
• Timing is Key: For buttonholes and corsages, keep them refrigerated until just before use. Display arrangements should be completed as close to the event time as possible.
• Transport Carefully: Move flowers in a cool, stable environment. Protect petals with tissue paper and secure stems to avoid bruising.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or decorating your business premises with Epsom flowers, these steps will keep your arrangements looking exceptional from start to finish.

Epsom Florist’s Answers to Common Flower Care Questions

Our customers often ask how to tackle flower care challenges unique to Epsom’s climate and indoor environments. Here are a few expert answers:

• How long should Epsom flowers last?
  With proper care, most bouquets from Epsom Florist last between 7-12 days, depending on flower type and daily maintenance.
• Should I refrigerate my flowers overnight?
  You don't need to use a fridge, but moving arrangements to a cooler room after dark can slow ageing. Just avoid places that are too chilly or draughty.
• Can I revive a whole arrangement?
  If many stems are wilting, gently tip out the water, rinse your vase, trim stems again, and refill with fresh water and food. This can restore your Epsom flowers’ appearance in many cases.

Unique Touches and Local Expertise: Why Epsom Flower Care Matters

At Epsom Florist, we believe care goes beyond just keeping flowers alive—it's about helping your arrangements make a statement. Our team selects the freshest, most robust blooms suited to Epsom’s local climate, and we share these care tips to help you get the best from every delivery, whether it’s a simple thank-you bouquet or a lavish wedding centrepiece.

Season after season, we bring the joy of flowers to homes, special events, and businesses across our community. With the right care and a little expert know-how, your Epsom flowers will stay radiant and fill your space with beauty for much longer.