Flower Care
If you
care properly for you wholesale Mini SprayCarnations, they
should last at least 8 days in the vase.
Proper flower care begins with the timing of your delivery. We recommend you
schedule your flowers to arrive 3 days before the actual event. Lilies should
arrive 3 to 5 days prior to allow for opening. For a Friday or Saturday wedding
your flowers should be delivered on the Wednesday before. Normally they will
arrive before 10:30 am, depending on your service area.
Since your flowers will be shipped direct from the
farms, you will be receiving them at the same stage as a flower wholesaler. So
they will probably look different than you are used to purchasing. After they
have been properly hydrated and put into a state of suspended animation, they
ship in dry packs (usually). It is NORMAL for your flowers to appear
sleepy and thirsty on arrival.
With
proper care, they can last up to two weeks or more. A few hours after
hydration, they will perk up and look dramatically different.
Follow these simple steps for
maximum performance and satisfaction:
1. Carefully unpack flowers from box by cutting any straps. Remove packaging from
the stems, but leave any plastic or paper covering the blooms for the first few
hours while the flowers re-hydrate. Also leave the rubber bands holding the
stems together for the first 4 hours or, if you wish, until you are ready to
start arranging flowers. If you want to leave the packaging on the blooms,
be sure to loosen it so they can breathe and not trap condensation.
2. Fill clean containers with at
least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. If you can get some floral preservative at
a flower shop, that will prolong floral life. As an alternative, you can use
some Sprite and a few drops of unscented bleach (6-8 drops per gallon) to
inhibit bacterial growth.
3. Remove all leaves that will be
under the water level. Remember that foliage should never be in contact with
water. Leaves left in water will tend to rot and create bacteria that shorten
vase life.
4. Cut stems diagonally about an
inch from the base of the stem with sharp scissors or knife.
5. Immediately after cutting, place
the stems in the prepared water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally
large amount of water upon arrival. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to
hydrate well. Some flowers take up to 12 hours to hydrate fully.
6. Keep flowers away from direct
sunlight, heat and air vents, television sets or excessive
heat. Generally, the cooler the temperature, the slower the flowers will
open and the longer their life. Avoid refrigerators or walk-in coolers not
specifically designed for flowers.
8. Re-cut the stems about one inch
and change the water every two or three days to keep flowers fresh. Clean the
vase.
9. Add water as flowers absorb it, or change it thoroughly.
Shipping Information
For your
Wedding or Special Event, we recommend that you have your Wholesale Flowers or
Wedding Flowers delivered 3 days before the actual event. For a weekend event,
your flowers should be delivered on the Wednesday (or Thursday at the
latest). Schedule lilies 3 to 5 days before your event so they have time
to open.
We use FedEx and/or DHL for overnight delivery service. Your flowers will most
likely be delivered before 10:30am. If you are in an extended delivery area,
they should arrive by 5p.m. Contact FedEx or DHL for the guaranteed delivery
time for your delivery zip code.
Deliveries are available Tuesday through Friday. We encourage delivery by
Thursday. If there are any weather delays, that will allow an extra day for
delivery. Carriers will not make a delayed delivery on Saturday.
MyFlowerBuyer.com is not responsible for delivery delays.
You should receive an automatically generated tracking number by email the day
before your scheduled delivery date. You can use it to track your package
online at www.FedEx.com or www.DHL.com.
FedEx or DHL might require signature at time of delivery. Please arrange to
have somebody at the delivery location to ensure proper delivery. If you miss
your delivery, please contact FedEx at 1.800-GO-FEDEX or DHL at 1.800-CALL-DHL
directly with your tracking number to reschedule delivery. If you have
ever signed a door tag by FedEx or DHL authorizing them to leave a package, all
future packages will be delivered without a signature requirement.
Each order must have a working telephone number. FedEx or DHL will not accept
any orders without a working telephone number.
Please review your shipping address and Zip Code carefully. If you provide the
wrong shipping address, we are not responsible for any problems that may
result. Any shipping redirects or changes will incur a $10 fee. Changes may not
be feasible as the delivery date approaches, especially once the shipping
tracking number has been assigned.
MyFlowerBuyer.com is not responsible for packages that are received before or
after the specified delivery date, are lost, stolen or damaged once in the
hands of the carrier. In the event that there is a delay with your package,
please contact FedEx or DHL directly.
