Bulk Roses are shipped directly from farms to your doorstep. Before shipping
your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. If
your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is absolutely
NORMAL. Just follow these simple steps to ensure your flowers have the
proper care.
Tip:
Wear protective gloves while handling your roses. Thorns may be present and
tinted roses can stain hands and clothing.
When your boxes
arrive, it is important to get your flowers in water as quickly as
possible.
Remove roses
from box by cutting any straps. Do not remove the cardboard
sleeve that is holding the roses together in a bunch. It is recommended to
leave the cardboard sleeve on for 4 to 8 hours while the roses hydrate and
then remove once well hydrated. Remove all plastic packaging and rubber
bands.
Inspect your flowers.*
Gather clean buckets,
vases, or containers for your flowers. Ensure your buckets, vases
containers are very clean. We recommend rinsing them with warm water.
Fill the buckets or
containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. If flower food is
available, follow the package directions for adding it to the water.
Remove any foliage
from the flowers that falls below the waterline of your containers. When
removing foliage, care should be taken to not damage the stem. Removing
any foliage that falls below the waterline will help prevent the
growth of mold or bacteria which could cause premature wilting.
Cut stems diagonally
under running water using clean, sharp flower shears or scissors. Cut
approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the stem. Immediately after
cutting, place the stems in the prepared water.
Ensure that you have
sufficient room in each container for the amount of stems you will be
storing. Overcrowding may cause damage to flowers and effect proper
blooming.
Allow the roses at
least 4 hours to hydrate well. It can take up to 8 to 12 hours to properly
hydrate. If you see that some flowers are still drooping after 3-4 hours,
it is possible an air bubble has formed in the stem. Re-cut
following the above directions.
Keep flowers in a
cool, dark location away from direct sunlight, drafts, or extreme
temperatures and heat.
To keep your flowers
fresh, change the water every 24 to 48 hours or when the water becomes
cloudy. The water will change color if the roses are tinted. Simply change
water as directed. Ensure that your flowers have sufficient water at all
times. They will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon
arrival.
We ship our roses with
guard petals intact in order to protect the rose during shipping. Upon
removal of the protective cardboard packaging, carefully pluck off any
brown or discolored guard petals. It is not uncommon to remove an average
of 5-10 petals per rose.
Remember
that exposing flowers to warm temperatures will help the flower to bloom,
and storing your flowers in a cooler environment will slow down the blooming
process.