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Care Instructions
Bells of Ireland
It's not Ireland as the name suggests, but the exotic fields of Asia where these striking blooms originate. Nowhere else but our select floral farms will you ever find such an abundance of exquisite bell-shaped blossoms cultivated on every emerald stem by our certified growers. Your Bells of Ireland may appear "tired" upon arrival, but they are only thirsty. Allow time for them to drink and they will soon be revived.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every other day.
Calla Lilies
Brilliant and elegant, it's easy to understand why Ancient Romans chose to display this timeless classic to mark the end of a bitter winter. These sophisticated blooms require tremendous care in order to reach perfection, and no one is more dedicated or qualified than our expert growers to ensure that each pristine stem arrives in spectacular beauty.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase.
  4. Keep away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
Carnations
It isn't enough for our carnations to be the longest lasting-we take it one step further and cultivate our fragrant blooms in a rainbow of unique colors you won't find anywhere else, such as moon-shadow purple, sunset orange or flamingo pink. Upon arrival, your carnations may appear "tired" but they are only thirsty. Allow time for them to drink and watch them revive.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included with your flowers
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days keeping the foliage above the water line.
Daffodils
Narcissus, the botanical name for daffodils, comes from the Greek myth about a young man who spurned love for the sake of his own vanity. Our expert growers spend countless hours watching over each daffodil to ensure it meets our stringent standards of quality and beauty. Shipped in bud form to ensure freshness, watch as they burst into full bloom.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold
  5. Check water level daily, adding warm water as needed, and recut the stems every 4-5 days.
Gerbera Daisies
Once the symbol of French royalty, our gerbera daisies are always given the majestic treatment by our expert growers in Holland, South America, and California. Before shipping, every spectacular bloom is covered with special protective netting and a clear tube or support is placed on every stem to ensure they arrive in full, glorious beauty.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival. Carefully remove any plastic cups or mesh covering from the petals.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
  6. Tender gerbera stems need support to help them take upwater so they may arrive with plastic tubes on the stems. We suggest you leave these "gerbera straws" in place to help your bouquet stay fresh and perky.
Iris
Our expert certified growers go through years of training to take exquisite care of our spectacular iris that are so magnificent, they could be heaven-sent, instead of cultivated in the dark, rich soil of Washington state, California and Holland. Packed with extra care, Iris arrives in bud form and will open to full bloom in the next 1-2 days.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and cut an "x" across the bottom. Place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. To help any closed iris bloom, carefully peel back the greens and gently blow on the top of the blossom.
  5. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  6. Add fresh water every day and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
Lilies
Symbolizing purity and faith, Lilies are one of the oldest recorded flowers in history. Pictures of these striking blooms were discovered dating as far back as 1580 BC. Rare and limited varieties of lilies are bred exclusively for us with an abundant array of blooms on every stem. Lilies arrive in bud form. Watch as each bud opens into full beauty in the next few days.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days. Clip away spent blooms to maintain the beauty of your bouquet and encourage continuous blooming.
Orchids
In ancient times, orchids were used as aphrodisiacs and as the main ingredient in love potions. Expertly bred by certified growers on our exclusive farms in romantic Thailand and California, the exotic beauty of our magnificent orchids goes unrivaled. Your orchids may appear "tired" upon arrival, but follow our floral experts' tips below and watch as these stunning blooms revive quickly.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove orchids from box immediately upon arrival. Remove any water tubes.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with cool water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Leaving room between blooms to avoid bruising, cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every other day. Soak blooms and stems in room temperature water for approximately 45 minutes. Allow stems to drip-dry and then re-arrange.
Peruvian Lilies
(Also known as Alstroemeria)
Nestled within remote corners of South America and California known as "mountain country" where the air is crisp is where our stunning Peruvian Lilies are bred. Shipped in bud form to ensure the ultimate in freshness and longevity, your Peruvian Lilies may appear "tired" upon arrival. Place them in water and watch them revive.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Add fresh water every day and recut the stems every 3-4 days. Clip away spent blooms to maintain the beauty of your bouquet and encourage continuous blooming.
Roses
In the rich volcanic soil of Ecuador, our magnificent roses are cultivated on family-owned farms where the growing secrets are passed down from father to son. These striking stems are packaged with extra care and shipped to arrive in bud form, ready to bloom in order to meet our stringent quality specifications and your complete satisfaction.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival. Remove any water tubes.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. Keep roses away from drafts, direct sunlight and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
Snapdragons
Unlike the common garden bloom, we cultivate our snapdragons to have an abundant array of blooms opening from bottom to top in full magnificent beauty. Upon arrival, your snapdragons may appear "tired", but they are only thirsty! Allow time for them to drink and they will soon be revived.

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the water line.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers follow the path of the sun as they grow. To ensure every golden petal receives as much sunlight as possible, our striking stems are grown only on select floral farms in Florida and South America where sunshine is always in abundance. Your sunflowers may appear "tired" upon arrival, but place them immediately in water and watch them revive and bloom!

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing the stems and remove your flowers from the box immediately upon arrival.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included with your flowers.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, keeping foliage above the waterline.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days.
Tulips
As the authority on tulips, we know the sun-drenched fields in Holland are the best location to grow the most spectacular blooms. New and exclusive varieties of tulips found no where else in the world are expertly cultivated by our certified tulip breeders. Traveling such a distance, your tulips may appear "tired". Place them in water and watch them revive as they bloom!

Follow these simple tips upon arrival:
  1. Cut the band securing your tulips, but keep the bouquet wrapped in the paper to support the flower heads.
  2. Fill a clean vase 3/4 full with warm water and add the contents of the floral preservative package included.
  3. Cut each stem under running water and place immediately in the vase, leaving wrapping in place 12-24 hours.
  4. Keep flowers away from drafts, direct sunlight, and excessive heat or cold.
  5. Change the water and recut the stems every 3-4 days keeping foliage above water line.
  6. Your tulips will continue growing after being cut! It is natural for them to lilt and bend as they tend to seek light.
 
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