On arrival some species of flowers may be in bud or appear a little limp from their journey - please do not concern yourself.  Just follow these flower care 'tips' carefully and within a day or two you will see the best possible results.

1. Add one sachet of flower preservative to 1 litre of fresh lukewarm water - allow to dissolve.  Use a measuring jug as it is important to use the correct dilution rate.  If you do not use the full litre at first, keep the solution for topping up vase over the following week to ensure stems take up as much preservative as possible. It is advisable not to remove stems from water.
2. Using a sharp knife cut 2-3 cms off each stem at an angle.  Always cut carnations between the nodes (joints).  never scissor, break or hammer any flower stem.
3. Remove any foliage which will fall below the water level.
4. Make sure you use a clean non-metallic vase,  fill to required level with preservative solution and arrange flowers.
5. Keep flowers in a cool, will ventilated atmosphere away from draughts, direct sunlight and ripening fruit.
6. Remove drying flower heads and leaves to encourage others to open.
7. Keep water levels topped up. If you run out of preservative top up with fresh clean water.