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Last week I had the pleasure of attending a floral design class by Michael Gaffney at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. This celebrity florist has been in the business for over 15 years and shared some really useful tips to make your blooms last. Also, how beautiful is the bouquet I arranged?! [pictured above]
5 TIPS FOR MAKING FLOWERS LAST ONE MONTH
1. Pick Good Flowers: your flowers should be firm and bounce back; roses should be full [avoid tight, small buds]
2. Water Your Flowers: submerge your flowers under water for 30-45 minutes when you first get them; if you can’t submerge the whole bouquet, dunk the head at least
3. Bleach: skip the flower food and go for two drops of bleach in your vase; this will kill the bacteria and remove most of the old flower odor
4. Wax Sealant: Michael said his magic spray is Crowning Glory. Use this wax sealant to keep the moisture in your bouquet. I ran home and ordered my bottle!
5. Trim Stems: cut a couple inches off the bottoms of your stems
Extra Tip for Hydrangeas:
Michael recommended picking up alum powder [from the spice section!] to bring hydrangeas back to life or make them last several weeks – add the powder to water and submerge the flowers in the water for an hour and a half to make them last two to three weeks.
Michael offers classes across the country and soon he’ll be offering classes online!
What do you think of my arrangement?!
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