Your Gladioli may arrive with some blooms still closed. This is completely normal and helps protect the flowers during transit.

When They Arrive

• Remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline.

• Trim 2–3cm from the bottom of each stem at an angle.

• Place immediately into a clean vase with fresh water.

Keep Them Upright

Gladioli naturally bend towards the light if left lying flat.

Always keep the stems upright while conditioning and displaying them. A tall vase is ideal for supporting their long stems.

Fresh Water

Refresh the water regularly and keep the vase clean.

If flower food is supplied, add it according to the instructions.

Best Position

Keep your Gladioli away from:

• Direct sunlight

• Radiators and heat

• Strong draughts

• Ripening fruit

A cooler position will help them last longer.

As They Bloom

Gladioli open gradually from the bottom of the stem upwards.

Simply remove faded lower blooms as the flowers above continue to open.

Vase Life

With good care, Gladioli can usually last around 7–10 days.

Our fresh flowers are seasonal, so availability can change throughout the year.

British-grown flowers in particular follow their natural growing season, and exact timings can vary depending on weather and growing conditions.

Some colours, varieties or stem lengths may also be available for a shorter period than others.

If a flower becomes unavailable, we may temporarily remove it from sale until fresh stock returns.

For weddings, events or larger orders, we recommend ordering as early as possible.

If you need flowers for a specific date, please contact us before ordering and we’ll be happy to check availability for you.

Fresh flowers are a natural product, so no two stems are ever exactly the same.

Small variations in colour, size, shape and stem length are completely normal and are part of the beauty of fresh flowers.

Please note:

• Colours may vary slightly from the images shown.
• Flower head size and stem length can differ depending on the season and growing conditions.
• Some flowers may arrive more open or more closed than pictured.
• Natural markings, curves and differences in shape can occur.
• Weather and seasonal conditions can also affect the appearance of fresh flowers.

We always select the best available flowers and aim to match the product images as closely as possible.