5 Pro Tricks for Longer-Lasting Luxury Bouquets

Because a GAROFANO bouquet should look flawless from first unwrap to final petal.

Introduction

You’ve just unboxed a hand-tied GAROFANO arrangement: velvety garden roses, blush peonies, and that unmistakable hint of eucalyptus. 48 hours later, most store-bought bouquets would be sagging—but not ours, and not if you follow the same studio techniques our designers use for editorial shoots and VIP weddings. Ready to enjoy your flowers well beyond the expected vase life? Let’s dive in.

1. Give Every Stem a Spa-Day Trim

Why it works
Fresh cuts open the vascular tissue so flowers drink more water. Skip this step and you’re basically locking the fridge with no key.
How to do it

• Using sharp floral shears (never kitchen scissors), cut stems at a 45-degree angle under lukewarm running water.

• Remove any foliage that will sit below the waterline—this prevents bacterial build-up.

• Re-trim every two to three days.

Pro tip: For woody stems like hydrangea, split the base ½ inch to maximize water uptake.

2. Choose the Right Vessel—and Wash It Like Crystal

Luxury blooms deserve a vase as pristine as your stemware. Soap residue and invisible bacteria shorten vase life.

1. Rinse the vase with hot, soapy water.

2. Swirl in a teaspoon of household bleach; let sit for 5 minutes.

3. Rinse thoroughly.
   Glass so clear your jeweler would approve.

3. Feed, Don’t Flood

Water alone isn’t enough; flowers need balanced nutrients.

• Mix a fresh batch of water and professional-grade flower food (we include a sachet with every GAROFANO bouquet).

• Fill the vase two-thirds full—more room means more oxygen exchange.

• Replace solution every 48 hours.

DIY hack: In a pinch, dissolve ½ teaspoon sugar + a splash of clear soda + 1 drop bleach per quart of water.

4. Control the Climate Like a Sommelier

High heat = wilting; direct AC blasts = dehydration.

• Keep arrangements in a cool 65–72 °F (18–22 °C) space, away from vents and direct sunlight.

• At night, move the bouquet to the fridge (yes, really) set above 40 °F/4 °C.

• Avoid fruit bowls—ethylene gas hastens petal drop.

GAROFANO secret: A light misting of petals each morning revives texture and scent.

5. Refresh the Design Mid-Week

Think of it as your bouquet’s “wardrobe change.”

• Remove any blooms past their prime; tighten the spiral; re-trim stems.

• Shift focal flowers to new positions for a refreshed silhouette.

• Top up with cool, clean water.
  Fifteen minutes of floral TLC, and you’ll gain up to five extra days of table-ready beauty.

Final Thoughts

A GAROFANO arrangement is crafted to last—but in your hands, it can truly linger. Follow these five studio-tested tricks and watch each stem stay vibrant, fragrant, and photo-worthy all week long.