How to Care for Your Fresh Flowers (Tulips, Iris, Ranunculus, Roses & Anemones)

Our flowers are sent fresh in bud so they travel well and last longer at home.

If they look a little closed or tired on arrival — that’s exactly how they should be.

Follow these simple steps and they’ll open beautifully.

Step 1: Let Them Drink (4–6 Hours)

As soon as your flowers arrive, place the stems into fresh water and allow them to hydrate for 4–6 hours.

For softer stems like tulips, iris, and ranunculus, keep them wrapped or gently supported while they drink to help them stand straight.

They just need a moment to wake up.

Step 2: Tidy the Leaves

Remove any excess leaves, especially those that would sit below the waterline.

For a cleaner, more refined look, keep just a couple of leaves per stem.

Less bulk, more elegance.

Step 3: Trim the Stems

Give each stem a fresh cut before placing in water.

A straight cut is absolutely fine, though a slight angle also works.

This helps the stems absorb water properly and keeps flowers fresher for longer.

Step 4: Keep Water Fresh (Not Too Deep)

Most of these flowers prefer moderate water levels.

Fill your vase to around 1/3 to 1/2 full.

Warm weather: change water daily

Cooler weather: every 2 days

Fresh water = longer-lasting flowers. Simple as that.

 Step 5: Place Them Carefully

Keep your flowers somewhere cool, bright, and out of direct sunlight.

Avoid:

• Radiators
• Direct sun
• Fruit bowls (they release gases that age flowers faster)

Think calm, not tropical holiday.

What to Expect

These flowers naturally arrive in bud and will open over time.

Arrives in bud → blooms beautifully within 24–48 hours

Some (like tulips and anemones) will continue to grow and move in the vase — this is part of their natural charm.

 Extra Tips 

Re-trim stems every couple of days

If stems go soft, rewrap and rehydrate for a few hours

Don’t overfill the vase — more water ≠ better

 Final Thought

Flowers like these aren’t meant to be stiff and perfect.

They move, open, and evolve — that’s what makes them feel natural and alive.