Fresh Flower Preservative Recipes

CUT FLOWER PRESERVATIVE #3

Steps:

• Discard decaying leaves & flowers and any foliage which would be below the water line plus any unnecessary leaves.
• Trim bottom ends of flower stems by cutting on an angle to maximize the surface area for water and to prevent the ends from resting flat on the bottom of the vase.
• Mix all 3 ingredients being sure to use warm water (100-110F or 38-40C) as it will move up the stems more effectively than cold water then add flowers.

FRESH FLOWER PRESERVATIVE

Steps:

• Mix together.
• place in vase.
• add flowers and enjoy.

CUT FLOWER PRESERVATIVE #1

Steps:

• Discard decaying leaves and flowers and any foliage which would be below the water line, plus any unnecessary leaves.
• Trim bottom ends of flower stems by cutting on an angle to maximize the surface area for water and to prevent the ends from resting flat on the bottom of the vase.
• Mix lemon-lime beverage, bleach, and warm water. Be sure to use warm water (100-110 degrees Fahrenheit or 38-40 Celsius). It will move up the stems more effectively than cold water; add flowers.

FRESH CUT FLOWER PRESERVATIVE MIXTURE & BOUQUET TIPS

Steps:

• Measure, mix and use!
• Tips:.
• Outdoors: Harvest flowers when it's cool outside, in the early morning after the dew has dried.
• Cut stems at an angle, remove all foliage that will be under the water, so it won't rot.
• Place stems in a clean container of water, a bucket will do.
• Indoors: Either in the bucket or fill the sink with water, cut 1" off the stems while under water (to keep air bubbles form blocking the stems).
• Place stems in the prepared water the floral preservative.
• Every few days replace the vase water and preservative and recut the stems under water.