News — flower care

It's officially Amaryllis Season! Amaryllis are one of Cultivars favorite winter cut flowers.  They are known as the "art and soul of winter". Amaryllis starts as a dormant bulb and grows into striking long stem flowers that transform daily.  Amaryllis are one of the longest lasting cut flowers. Knowing proper care and handling of amaryllis cut flowers is essential in getting the most out of these extraordinary flowers. Amaryllis stems are hollow and should be cut with a sharp knife rather than scissors.  A smooth karate chop with a knife makes a nice clean cut. It is not uncommon for a few...

Trimming the Stem  The first cut should be a ½” or more from the bottom of the stem. Use a clean, sharp knife to facilitate renewed uptake of water and nutrients. Thorns and Leaves Rose leaves function as the lungs of a plant. On their underside are pores, called stomata, that facilitate gas exchange. They allow the rose stem to breathe. Breathing encourages the flow of water and nutrients up the stem, allowing the cut flower to open and color up.  Leaves that fall below the waterline favor the growth of bacteria in the water. These leaves should always be...

Your Cultivars delivery comes directly from the grower packaged in original growers boxes.  To keep your flowers fresher longer, follow these simple steps: The flowers will be thirsty upon their arrival. You will be tempted by these beauties to remove the packaging, but DO NOT.  Your flowers will perform best if they are allowed to drink fresh water in their original packaging for at least 4 -8 hours. It is OK to leave overnight in a cool environment.   1. Remove the bunches of flowers from the box. 2.  Cut the stems 1/2” at a 45 degree angle. This provides a...