Dale
& Frank Simon welcome you to…
Simon
Says Roses Florists & Gifts
Flower care and rose care
Today, the modern Victoria florists carry
flowers from around the world...Victoria BC Canada
flowers, Canada flowers, California flowers, Columbia flowers, Costa Rica
flowers...it is definitely a global industry !
With flower arrangements becoming a mainstay in
many homes and offices, anyone can properly care for flowers and roses, can't they?
But then again...misinformation can give the flower industry a bad name...
FLOWER AND ROSE CARE TIPS AND
FALLACIES
Always smash the ends of flowers and
roses, it gives them a larger area to absorb the flower food solution.
Yes, but it also injures the flower. The flowers will try to heal
themselves by forming scabs over the injury, making it impossible to absorb
water through the scab.
Put some aspirin or 7-UP in the water, flowers
love it.
Almost right. The flower food provided with your flowers contain three
elements essential to flower longevity. First, there is a bleaching agent which
kills the bacteria harmful to your flowers. Next, there is a sugar solution,
which feeds the bloom while in the container. Finally, there is acid, which
raises the pH level of the water. While aspirin contains the acidity and soda
pop contains both acid and sugar, only flower food contains the proper mix of
all three essential elements.
Why do I need a sharp knife to cut
the flower stems...on an angle...and under water? That's way too many
instructions!!
Flowers are too expensive to only last a day or two. With proper care,
fresh flowers should last one, two, or even three weeks depending on the type
of flower. So let's take that long list of instructions...in order!
A dull cut will harm the flower, causing the stem to form the scab
mentioned above. We cut on an angle so the stems at the bottom of a vase will still
have an open surface for water absorption. A straight cut would mean the stem
lays perfectly flat, with no available water inlet. An under water cut avoid
air bubbles which may otherwise form. An air bubble in our flower stem may
cause blockage, so that our flowers can't suck up water. This is why some
flowers die quickly, by bending at the neck (just below the bloom).
What's with the flower cooler, it's
almost freezing in here!
Darn near! The optimum conditions for flower storage is at a temperature
of 2-8 degrees Celsius (36-46 degrees Fahrenheit), including a high humidity condenser
unit. Just to prove a point, I once placed a dozen vased roses on a top shelf
because they hadn't sold. I did not re-cut the stems nor change the water...and
after 5 1/2 months I still had a live rose in the vase...with a 4 inch shoot
starting to grow!!! Think of flowers like you would milk...the cooler you keep
it the longer it lasts.
I put my flowers in the middle of my
living room window on top of my t.v. so that everyone could see them. Imagine
my frustration when they only lasted 3 days! You must be selling garbage!
I don't think so, Tim. Let me see...take the heat and radiation from the
t.v., add the direct sunlight from the window...hmmmmmm. Remember, temperature
is key to the life of a flower so keep them in a cool place. Another thing to
remember is to avoid fruit and cigarette smoke, as both generate ethylene gas
which kills flowers. One other thing is to consider placing your arrangement
outside over night, it will add days to your flowers with the cooler
temperature!
I bought my flowers at 9:00 this
morning, and when I got them home at 5:00 that afternoon, they were dead. What
junk!
Some flowers can handle "desert" conditions better than others.
Carnations for example may only need to be wrapped in a wet newspaper to last
for 3 or 4 hours. Roses on the other hand, are extremely thirsty. They require
water tubes if they are left dry for more than an hour. You can see the result
when you get your roses home...they absorb half the water in the vase in the
first day. Floral coolers make the flowers think that they are dormant...while
room temperature wakes them up. Once awake, they're awfully thirsty!
Why do I remove the leaves which are
below the water line, yet I'm not supposed to take those prickly thorns off of
my roses...what gives?
The leaves are the dirtiest part of a flower, carrying chemicals and
bacteria used in the growing process. While the bleaching agent in the flower
food can remove some of the contamination, we want to avoid poisoning our
blooms. On the other hand, thorn removal has the same result as
stem-smashing...both will cause a scab
These are the best of 'em. If you have other questions, just drop us a
line below & we'll get back to you:
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Daisy &
Carnation Basket Smaller - $39.99 As shown - $49.99 Larger - $59.99 |
Exquisite
African Violet Plant Basket $44.99
as shown $59.99 deluxe $74.99 premium |
Designer’s Choice,
Expertly Arranged $39.99 small $59.99 medium $79.99 large |
All white
Alstromeria vase $49.99 as shown $64.99 deluxe $79.99 premium |
SSR4-0012 12 red roses presentation style
gift-box $69.99 ordered online; $74.99 by phone |
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SSR2-3434 Wonderful World© $49.99 |
Birthday Bash© Flower basket with balloons
$64.99 |
SSR2-3023 Other Side of the Mountain© Rose & snapdragon basket $59.99 |
SSR1-4106 Grinning Gerberas© $49.99 |
SSR2-6067A Long-lasting mix $46.99 |
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Stunning Elegance© Fabulous vase arrangement of roses, stargazer lilies
& more $69.99 smaller $79.99 as shown $89.99 deluxe |
Greenhouse Effect© Large mixed plant
baskets suitable for re-planting $99.99 smaller As shown for
$149.99 Deluxe for $199.99 |
Fruit &
chocolate Smaller - $54.99 As shown - $69.99 Premium - $84.99 |
SSR2-2960 Snow White
Bloomers© Mixed green &
white blooming plant basket $59.99 |
Super Gourmet Food
Baskets $84.99 $106.99 $131.99 $183.99 |
Just flowers, she
has a vase Petite - $29.99 Medium - $39.99 Large - $49.99 Premium - $69.99 |
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To ensure personalized service, you can now place your flower
orders securely, conveniently, and accurately through a live, 24 hour florists
order desk at:
1-800-705-ROSE(7673) in
