Flower Care
Hydrangea Flowers White Calla Lily Flowers Colored Calla Lily Flowers |
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| 1. Open Box of Fresh Hydrangeas Upon Arrival. Your opened hydrangea box should look similar to this. Hydrangeas are shipped with specially designed plastic liners to keep them hydrated. It is possible that some may arrive limp. Follow next directions closely to rehydrate. | |
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| 2. Remove packing material from flower bunches. Recut hydrangea flower ends at least 1/4 inch and place immediately in water. Keep in water for at least 4-6 hours in cool area away from direct light. This will allow them to rehydrate. | 3. Arrange hydrangea flowers in vase by spreading stems symmetrically. Additional flowers and greens may be added, although hydrangeas look great as a stand alone product. Use clean water. Water can be changed every 2-3 days to lengthen life of flowers. Vase life: 4-6 days average. |
White Calla Lily Flowers
Opening and Caring for Shipments
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| 1. Open Box of Calla Lilies Upon Arrival. This is what your box should look like upon arrival. | 2. Cut Away Packaging. Be careful not to tear off material and risk the chance of bruising the calla lily flowers. |
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3. Recut Calla Lily Flower Ends. Cut at least 1/4 inch off of flower stems. Place immediately in water. Cut as much as you need to fit vase or arrangement. |
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| 4. Arrange Calla Lily Flowers in vase by spreading the stems symmetrically. Use clean water. Water can be changed every 2-3 days to lengthen the life of the flowers. | 5. After 3-5 days at room temperature, calla lily flowers should fully open. White callas are often displayed by themselves, but can
be spiced up by additional greens. Our white calla lily flowers should last 7-10 days. |
| Additional Notes: There may be a curve to the callas when they arrive. This is normal, however, this can be minimized by turning box over and leaving for 12 hours before opening and processing flowers. Also, after processing, leave curve to the outside of the bucket and they will naturally straighten up toward the center of the bucket. If the curve is to the center of the bucket, the curve of the stem can even become more pronounced. | |
Colored Calla Lily Flowers
Opening and Caring for Shipments
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| 1. Open Box of Calla Lilies Upon Arrival. Your opened box should look similar to this. Callas are shipped with smalled wooden cleats to lock them in place. It is possible that some may arrive limp--this is normal. All calla lilies will require rehydration for maximum vase life. Colored calla lily flowers are harvested and shipped fully open and do not require time to open. | 2. Remove Packing Material. Be careful not to tear off material and bruise or damage the calla lily flowers. |
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3. Recut Calla Lily Flower Ends. Cut off at least 1/4 inch off the the stems. You can cut as much as you need to fit vase or arrangement. |
4. Place Immediately in Water. For proper rehydration it is important to place quickly in clean water and clean vase. Keep cool and out of direct sunlight. Flowers should fully rehydrated within 8-12 hours. |
| 5. Make Arrangements. Calla Lilies can be arranged as a stand alone flower or within an arrangement. Vase life is 7-10 days. |
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Additional Notes: It is normal that calla lilies arrive with a bend to their stem. This can be minimized by turning box upside upside down for 12 hours before opening and processing. During this time, be sure the flowers are stored in a cool room. It also helps to tie 4-5 bunches of flowers together so that it forces them to hydrate straight. If left in a bucket as a single bunch, the bend can become worse. See photo below of how to band several bunches together. |