• Use a non-metal container
• Use fresh luke warm water
• Add cut flower food (in liquid or power form)
• Trim 2 cms from stems at a clean angle
• Strip leaves below the water line
• Top up the vase, basket and arrangement with fresh water daily
• Keep away from draughts, direct sunlight and heat
• Should roses start to droop at the head, re-cut the stems, place head together, wrap in paper then stand in deep water for an hour
• Plants love light and an even temperature, but dislike draughts
• Recutting the stems periodically will insure that there is a fresh surface from which the stems can take up the water.  This will allow the flowers to last even longer.
• Keep your flowers at a cool temperature out of direct sunlight and in a location with good airflow.
• Most non - tropical flowers do be best in temperatures not exceeding 7^oC when placed in shaded areas
• Tropical flowers require  temperatures above 7^oC

Hydrangeas, Iris, Gerberas, Ranuculus, Lisianthus, and Freesias

• These flowers LOVE water.  these flowers have a higher hydration requirement than other flowers.
• add flower food and change water periodically.

Snapdragons

• Keep upright and away from warm surfaces.