Flower care guide

A little care goes a long way. Follow these florist tips and your Velisse flowers will stay beautiful for 7–10 days.

Bouquets

1. Unwrap within an hour. Remove the paper and ribbon, keeping the stems tied if you like the shape.
2. Trim the stems. Cut 2 cm off each stem at a 45° angle with a sharp knife or scissors.
3. Remove low leaves. No leaves should sit below the water line, as they cloud the water.
4. Fresh water and flower food. Fill a clean vase two-thirds full with cool water and add the sachet provided.
5. Refresh every two days. Change the water and trim the stems again.

Flower boxes

• Your roses sit in hydrated floral foam, so they need no vase.
• Every two days, pour a small glass of water slowly onto the foam, avoiding the petals.
• Do not remove the roses from the box; the foam keeps them drinking.

Where to place them

• Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, air-conditioning vents and heat sources.
• Keep them away from fruit bowls: ripening fruit releases a gas that makes flowers age faster.
• A cooler room at night can add days to their life.

Reviving a drooping rose

Recut the stem under water and let the rose drink in a tall glass of cool water for a few hours. Most roses will lift their heads again.