How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?

Just bought my partner some and a vase, tell me everything I would need to do to make sure they stay longer and fresher?





Many thanks, ;)

How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?
Ways to help a flower bouquet last longer:


Use cold water for bulb flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.


Change the water every 2 days -- don't just top it off. This is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your flowers looking fresh.


Keep flowers out of direct sunlight %26amp; move them to a cool place .


Add a drop of bleach to the water to prevent bacteria...


Or...Add a little Lemon- Lime soda or fresh lemon juice to the water.


http://www.plantea.com/cutflowers.htm





Your bouquet will last longer if not overheated, away from bright lights, %26amp; out of drafts. A cooler area is better. Changing the water every couple of days %26amp; adding bleach to the water prevents bacteria from making it rot. Also, remove any lower leaves that would otherwise be immersed under water as they will rot and shorten the life of your flowers.





"Suggestions range from adding a few drops of bleach to each pint of vase water to keep bacteria from growing to using a solution made with lemon-lime soda, one part soda to two parts water. The sugar in the soda is said to feed the flowers and help buds continue to open, and acidity inhibits bacterial growth."


http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/bou...





Michael Skaff, a floral specialist for ftd.com recommends: "Under running tap water, quickly cut the bottom of the stems on an angle and remove foliage that will be lower than the water level in the vase. Then add two to three drops of bleach to the vase to prevent bacteria buildup. "


http://www.quickandsimple.com/solutions/...





BTW, The ingredients in commercial flower food which keeps flowers fresh for at least a full week helps reduce the concentration of bacteria in the water, keep the water acidic, and supplies the flowers with sugar.





Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
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Reply:mix white sugar and water to feed them and put them in a cool (not cold) room not in direct sunlight but with sun in it.


try not to have artifiacial lights on too much...


hope this helps!
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