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THE CHOCOLATE TULIP
FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN
INTERIOR PLANT DESIGN
Spring Branches
Spring
is here and so are flowering branches
such as Cherry blossoms, Dogwood and
Forsythia.
Here are
some tips on how to best work with these
first sign of spring branches.
Woody
branches require more than the simple
slanted cut that you have been
instructed do to with your cut flowers.
Woody branches need vertical cuts into
the base of the woody stem as well in
order to draw up water and hydrate you
blooms.
Before
cutting have your vase of tepid water
ready. Because these branches are heavy
it is important you take into
consideration the height of your vase in
proportion to the height of your
branches. A general rule is the height
of you branches should be between 2.5 to
three times the height of your vase.
These
stunning blooms look best on their own.
But for that added pizzazz you can add
black river rock to the bottom of the
vase. This also helps give weight to the
vase to prevent accidental tipping.
Really want to add some
more flowers.
Our pick
would be to add hydrangea (another woody
stem flower so make those vertical
cuts!)
With
forsythia a stunning combination is the
yellow forsythia with the green
hydrangea. For cherry blossoms and
dogwood try the more romantic feel of
pink or white hydrangea
How long will they last?
Branches in bud
stage once brought indoor and placed in
a vase will begin to bloom within a day.
With proper care- changing water –
recutting stems and cleaning your vase
on a daily basis will prolong their
life. On average you should be able to
enjoy the blooms for 7- 10 days. But
keep them going longer in water and you
will see your blooms turn to leaves!
