Flowers have an exceptional power to brighten any Brixton home, business, or special moment. At Flowers Brixton, our local florist team brings years of experience serving weddings, offices, homes, and more right here in Brixton. To make sure your arrangements stay as lively and beautiful as the day they arrive, our professionals are delighted to share their favourite flower care tips, tried and tested through countless seasons and celebrations in SW2 and SW9.
Once your Brixton flowers arrive, treat them with gentle care from the very start. Remove any wrapping or packaging promptly but carefully. These materials protect the flowers during transit, but can restrict airflow to the blooms and stems, causing early wilting if left in place too long. Make sure your vase is washed thoroughly with soap and water to remove any lingering bacteria which could shorten vase life. Fresh, clean containers are essential for keeping your flowers Brixton blooms at their best.
Always trim each stem before arranging your Brixton flowers. Use sharp, sterilised scissors or garden secateurs. Cut stems at a diagonal angle (about 45 degrees) under running water, which prevents air pockets forming in the stems and helps with water uptake. For woody stems such as roses or hydrangeas, consider splitting the base of the stem or smashing it lightly to increase water absorption, a favourite trick of our seasoned Brixton florists.
Fill your vase two-thirds with cool, clean water. Water quality in Brixton can sometimes be hard, so florists recommend the following for the longest vase life:
Your flower displays will last longer if you place them out of direct sunlight, away from sources of heat (like radiators or kitchen stoves), and away from fresh fruit bowls—ripening fruit emits ethylene, which can accelerate petal drop. Our Brixton florists also advise keeping arrangements in cool rooms overnight, especially in summer, to extend freshness. This is particularly helpful after weddings and parties, when you may want to savour the beauty of your event bouquets a little longer at home or in the office.
In spring and summer, flowers like peonies, lisianthus, and sweet peas are favourites in Brixton, but they are delicate and wilt quickly in heat. Place these in a cool, shaded spot. In autumn and winter, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and alstroemeria are robust and can handle the season’s temperature fluctuations better.
Beyond the basics, our Brixton florists have developed a few clever tricks to enhance your blooms’ beauty and vase life:
If you’ve received arrangements from a Brixton wedding or corporate event, these often contain a wider mix of flower types and support materials. Remove tied ribbons or bands to let stems breathe, and divide larger arrangements into smaller vases for optimal hydration. Our local florists also suggest grouping flowers by type for the longest lasting displays—for example, grouping roses separately from tulips, as each has its own preferred conditions.
For Brixton businesses, fresh flowers make a bold statement in receptions, meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Increase the longevity of these blooms by:
Brixton’s love for green living doesn’t stop at blooms. Use leftovers from fresh arrangements as compost material, or dry blooms for craft projects. Choose locally grown varieties in season for your next order—they not only last longer in local environments, but support Brixton flower farmers and reduce transport emissions.
With these tips, your Flowers Brixton arrangements will not only last, but thrive, becoming a cherished part of your home, event, or workplace. Our experienced Brixton florists, who have brightened hundreds of weddings, homes, and local businesses, encourage you to embrace these expert flower care practices for flourishing, seasonal beauty in every Bloomsbury bouquet. Enjoy stunning fresh flowers, the Brixton way—vivid, vibrant, and lovingly cared for, right from the heart of our community!
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