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10 videos that will help you make your Cut flowers last longer

Starting out in the world of flower arranging can be very exciting and also so very confusing. What cut flower goes with what? How do I extend the life span of the cut flower? What are the methods used to extend the life of each cut flower?

I am very passionate about working with cut flowers and making them last longer.

So many questions that at the time I would of paid my weight in rose petals to know. In the process of becoming a florist I made a promise to myself, that one blooming day I would share my floral experience with others.

Below have put together a list of 10 videos I’ve made that will help you care for your cut flowers and make them last longer. The highlighted cut flower names will take you to my video where I demonstrate how to extend cut flower life.

Drown/Soak Cut flower

Naked Flame / Sear Cut flower         

  • Frangipani
  • Helleborus
  • Poppy
  • Euphorbia
  • Poppy
  • Zinnia
  • Poinsettia       
  • Dahlia (some varieties)
  • Hydrangea

Scold Cut flower

Mist Cut flower

Ms Lilac ready for scolding