Preparing Lilies of the Valley for Stunning Blooms: Step-by-Step Guide

Tips & Tricks

4 min

Tips & Tricks

16 April 2024

by Charlotte

How to cut How to hydrate Removing leaves Where to place

When you see these beauties… you know that spring has arrived. With their unique bell-shaped flowers and amazing smells, the Lily of the Valley is a real spring staple. It is said that these flowers symbolize luck and prosperity as well as ‘the return of happiness.’ This we can believe, because just look at them! Also known as Convallaria majalis, the Lily of the Valley is a unique and delicate flower. When you unpack a delicate product like Lily of the Valley, make sure to be careful not to damage them by unboxing your flowers. Follow the steps below to ensure the best-looking flowers.

Step 1: How to cut Lily of the Valley?

Get your sharp scissors ready and cut the stems at a sharp 45-degree angle to help the flowers absorb water better. Have you seen our pink Sakagen scissors at Hoek Exclusive yet? Trust me, they’ll be the best florist purchase you’ll ever make.

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Step 2: How to hydrate Lily of the Valley?

Find a nice vase and make sure it is squeaky clean. Give it a good scrub to make sure you remove any hidden dirt. Then, grab your vase and fill it with water that is not too hot or too cold. Don’t forget to add some flower food to the water. This makes sure your flowers have all the nutrients they need to bloom beautifully.

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Step 3: Remove the leaves

Remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stems before arranging your flowers. This helps to prevent the leaves from sitting in the water and helps prevent bacterial growth. This way, you’ll keep the water clean to help your flowers grow.

Step 4: Where to place Lily of the Valley

These flowers look very cool with their bell-shaped white flowers, and that is exactly what they like as well! When choosing a perfect spot for these beauties, make sure to place them in a cool place out of direct sunlight. This helps the flower relax and last longer, which gives you more time to admire them.

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And there you have it! You now have all the insider tips and tricks to enjoy your Lily of the Valley cut flowers to the maximum extent possible. Be careful when unboxing them, give them a little snip, let them soak up some room temperature water filled with nutrients, and allow them to bloom beautifully in a cool spot. Your Lily of the Valley flowers will reward you by bringing the spring to your house with their amazing smell and looks. Enjoy these beauties!

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