the Summer heat… But don´t want to deprive yourself of the pleasure from the contemplation of beautiful bouquets. Will explain how to buy a bouquet and preserve it as long as possible, if the weather is “pleased” with the heat and stuffiness.
Professional florists know that too high a thermometer – this is a big stress even for the most resistant compositions of flowers. It is no secret that the majority of the plants uses to generate bouquets, modern flower delivery, do not tolerate air temperatures exceeding 25°C. not to talk about indicators that are above 30-35-40°C? But Kiev and the more southern regions of the country such temperatures in summer in recent “encouraging” constantly. About which flowers to order a bouquet, and what it to ensure that it “stood" as long as you can, then.
so, to present recommendations from professional florists (Kyiv, prestige florist – main place of work) that will help and buy a bouquet of the most fresh, and to preserve as long as possible the beauty and charm of the flower arrangements.
first, to order a bouquet better in a specialized salon that cares about its reputation and offers actually high quality products. Initially fresh flowers the heat will transfer much easier.
secondly, place the bouquet should be in a bright room, but the flowers should not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun. Drafts, note, is also not the best companions for the bouquet to please as long as possible. It is unacceptable to place the flowers near an open window, and especially near a working air conditioner.
third, important for cut flowers, and temperature. The optimum temperature for storage of flowers stands from 18 to 20 Celsius. Of course, in the summer to support such indicators are not simple. If air conditioning is not possible, at least provide the bouquet a kind of “rehabilitation” procedures. To organize, really easy. Just with all the accuracy put the bouquet on the night in the water bath or other large container. Will fit regular bucket of water.
fourth, no harm will periodically update sections of the stems. The leaves are immersed in water, it is better to remove in advance.
of Course, the water in the vase is bound to change with all the regularity. In addition, well-organized care with flower arrangements during hot weather involves adding water special funds. For example, it may be a solution of ammonium. For almost all plants will not be superfluous and spraying flowers with water from a spray bottle, because when the hot air getting outside and moisture is required.
fifth, find out secrets of special care and specific types of flowers.
So, before a vase to put the roses and the lower leaves from the stems and therefore the thorns must be removed. Tool for cut flowers, or at least half tablets of aspirin in water is also highly desirable. Remember that roses will remain fresh as long as possible, if next to them there are no other colors.
to Save clove will help another secret. Before placing the flowers in a vase, cut the stems for a few minutes dipped in alcohol and then in water add 2 teaspoons of sugar and half tablets of aspirin.
Few people realize that tulips “love” the water hot. The water in the vase for tulips is typed with temperature of 40-50°C.
In hot water and cut the stems of gerbera daisies before you put them in a vessel. The water in the vase can be room temperature, but a little bit of alcohol and sugar, according to colors that will only benefit.
In water for orchids is necessary to add again the sugar and a tablet of activated charcoal, but the sprinkles colors of this species should be abandoned.