Festive flowers – when to place your order

With the holidays coming up, many people wonder just when is the right time to place an order for festive flowers. Whether you are planning on placing an order for yourself or if you want to send flowers as a gift, timing is extremely important. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind when shopping for flowers during this time of year.

Set a delivery date

When you order festive flowers, you want to make sure that you don’t have them delivered too early. If you do, they could start to wilt before Christmas. Most cut flower arrangements have a lifespan of about two weeks. For this reason, it’s best to have the delivery made during the week before Christmas.

The lifespan of a bouquet

As briefly mentioned above, fresh flower bouquets usually last for a couple of weeks. You can help extend the lifespan of your festive flowers by taking proper care of them. This means that you will need to change the vase water regularly, inspect and trim the stems as needed and ensure that your blooms are not displayed anywhere near any source of heat.

Potted plants

If you want a floral display that will last longer than a bouquet of festive flowers, you could always order a potted plant. There are a number of lovely options, including poinsettias. These plants are perfect for the holidays but it is important to note that they will not last long beyond the festive season. This is why many people purchase a new plant each year.

It’s also important to remember that, even though you cannot see any queues when shopping online, there are other shoppers placing their orders. This means that you need to get your order in as soon as possible but you should schedule the delivery for a later date so that your blooms last through your holiday celebrations.