Lift the bouquet out of the bag or box and carefully remove the paper wrap and any hydration pack. Do not remove the string as this holds the handcrafted design together.

Trim to the right length for your vase, cutting the flower stems on an angle and split woody stems with scissors. Remove any leaves that would be below the waterline to keep the water clean and prolong the vase life.

Pour the flower food into your chosen vase and fill with freshly‐drawn, lukewarm water high enough to reach any shorter stems.

Position the flowers away from direct sunlight, draughts, radiators or air conditioning.

If these steps are followed, a mixed bouquet should last 5‐7 days. The flowers may last varying lengths of time, simply remove any dying flowers as the bouquet ages and refresh the water every 2-3 days.