Florist shares 'three day' rule to make Mother's Day flowers last longer

11 March 2024 , 07:00

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You can help extend the life of your flowers (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)

If you were lucky enough to have received some gorgeous Mother's Day flowers from your loved ones yesterday, you're going to want them to stay fresh for as long as possible.

It's easy to think that displaying blooms in your home is as easy as dumping them in a vase with water and leaving them to be marvelled at, but this method is wrong. You need to actively take care of your flowers if you want them to last as long as possible.

Florist Freddie Garland, founder of Freddie's Flowers, shared how he to extend the life of flowers with a genius trick that has to be done every three days - but it won't take you long to do. According to the florist, you should be changing the water and trim the stems of your flowers every three days.

Freddie previously told The Mirror: "As a florist, I've picked up all the essential tricks and tips to help your flowers last that extra bit longer. To start, change the water and trim the stems every three days - this will help your flowers to stay hydrated and looking their best for longer."

Sometimes some stems will last longer, but that doesn't mean you have to throw away the whole bunch. Freddie said: "Make sure you take out longer-lasting stems when it's time, and place them in smaller vases, to really get the most out of them - adding more colour and texture to different corners of your home."

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The florist also recommends making "the most of the lateral stems on your flowers too," which are the parts that grows off from the flower itself. Freddie said: "Trim these off and place them in bud vases for an extra decorative addition to your dining table."

Lastly, Freddie said that the best way to make your flowers last longer is by pressing or drying them. He said: "If you want to make them last EVEN longer, dry or press them – they'll last forever and act as the perfect gift for loved ones!"

There are many things you can do to extend the life of your flowers, according to experts. Flower sellers from the famous Columbia Road Flower Market in London previously shared their top tip, which is dropping a 2p coin into the bottom of the vase before filling it with water.

We previously tried the hack with a bunch of pink tulips from M&S, with impressive results. After a while, the slightly sad-looking blooms opened up and looked even better than before.

Did you get flowers or buy yourself some for Mother's Day? Let us know in the comments below.

Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz