How To Care For Flowers After Delivery – Keep Them Fresh, Keep Them Beautiful

So, your flowers just showed up.

Maybe they came from a friend across town through flower delivery in Bowmanville, Ontario or maybe it was sent through flower delivery in Oshawa, either way, you’re standing there with this gorgeous bunch of blooms. They smell amazing. They look perfect. And now you’re wondering… how do I not ruin them?

Here’s the thing, flowers are a little like houseguests. If you give them a nice spot, feed them well, and check in on them, they’ll hang around happily. Ignore them? They’ll be gone before you know it.

So, let’s talk about how to care for flowers without overcomplicating it.

Step 1: Set Them Free

First, unwrap them.That paper or cellophane is cute, but your flowers need air. If there’s a soggy little water pouch around the stems, take that off too.

Give them a chance to stretch out and breathe.

Step 2: Water Like You Mean It

Here’s the fastest way to accidentally shorten their life: skimping on the water part.

Use a clean vase (wash it out, leftover gunk is a bloom killer). Fill it with fresh, cool water. Toss in that little packet of flower food if you’ve got it. No packet? Tiny pinch of sugar + one drop of bleach. Old-school trick.

Step 3: Snip Snip

Before you pop them in the vase, cut the stems. About an inch off, and cut on an angle, like you’re giving them a fresh haircut. This helps them drink more water.

Do this again every couple of days when you change the water. They’ll love you for it.

Step 4: Pick Their Room Wisely

I get it, the sunny window looks perfect. But sunlight, heat, and even fruit bowls (yep, the ripening fruit releases gas that wilts flowers faster) can make them fade.

Find a cool spot with indirect light. Somewhere they can chill without baking.

Step 5: Check In Every Day

Doesn’t have to be a big production. Just, peek at them. Pull off any leaves that have fallen into the water. Top up the vase if it’s looking low. If something’s looking droopy, snip it and rearrange.

Different Flowers, Different Moods

Roses? They’re happiest when it’s cool and they get frequent water changes.
Tulips? They’re overachievers, they keep growing even after being cut, so don’t be surprised if they lean and stretch.
Lilies? Pluck the stamens (the pollen parts) so they last longer and don’t stain your table.

Knowing their little quirks makes flower care way easier.

Why Bother With All This?

Honestly? Because you can add days, sometimes over a week, to their beauty just by doing these small things. And there’s something kind of satisfying about keeping a bouquet looking fresh long after it “should” be gone.

It’s not just about the flowers either. It’s about holding on to that feeling for a little longer, whether it came from love, celebration, or a “just because” moment.

Bottom Line

Flowers are kind of like people , they do best when they’re well-fed, comfortable, and looked after. So take a few minutes here and there to check their water, give them a trim, and make sure they’re out of the sun.

They’ll thank you for it by staying fresh, bright, and beautiful… and you’ll get to enjoy them the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

Because at Apple Blossom Flowers, we don’t just drop flowers on your doorstep, we hand deliver them with love and care. We want you to enjoy them for as long as possible. And with a little TLC, you can.

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