Julian de Bosdari, CEO of UK plant nursery Ashridge, shares his top tips on how to make Mother's Day bouquets last longer.
Plant nursery CEO Julian de Boasdari explains how to make flower food cheaply. READ MORE:While there are many different ways to celebrate the special women in your life on Mother's Day, sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers is among the most popular.'Flowers are one of the most beloved Mother's Day gifts, and it's disappointing that they don't last longer than they do,' says Julian de Bosdari, CEO of UK plant nursery Ashridge.
For those who are put off by the fleeting nature of cut flowers, Julian recommends a houseplant or garden flowers as 'an equally beautiful alternative that your loved one will be able to enjoy for many years.' Since plastic vases often harbour bacteria due to the porous material, go for one that's either glass or ceramicVases with narrow openings are harder to clean, and are more likely to trap bacteria, which can contaminate the water and cause flowers to age and decompose more quickly, so look for a vase with a wide opening.
Cutting the stems in this way increases the surface area for water absorption, helping your flowers to remain hydrated. Any leaves or petals submerged in the water in your vase need to be removed as they can promote bacterial growthKeep flowers out of direct sunlight as it can cause wilting. Direct sun and intense heat can also make buds to bloom more quickly, shortening the bouquet's lifespan.It's also important to keep flowers away from the fruit bowl, as ripening fruit, such as bananas and apples, produce an odourless gas called ethylene, which causes flowers to age and drop petals more quickly.
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