Aussie Blooms Flower Care Guide

Help your beautiful blooms last longer with a little TLC. Follow these simple steps for each flower type and enjoy vibrant, long-lasting arrangements.

Roses (Long Stem)

Our premium long-stem roses are imported from Ecuador and Colombia.
They arrive a bit thirsty – let them hydrate for at least 6 hours to perk up.

Care Instructions:

Gently remove the outer "guard petals" – these are natural protection during transport.
Trim 2–3cm from the stems at an angle.
Strip any leaves or thorns below the water line.
Fill a vase with cold water and add 1 packet of flower food.
On Day 4, re-cut the stems, change the water, and add the second packet of flower food.
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources for longer life.

Sweetheart Roses

Grown locally in partnership with Australian rose farms.
Let them hydrate for 8 hours to revive beautifully.

Care Instructions:

Remove guard petals.
Trim 2–3cm from stems at an angle.
Remove any leaves below the water line.
Use fresh water and add 1 packet of flower food.
On Day 4, re-trim stems, refresh water, and add the second packet.
Keep them cool and out of direct sunlight.

Peruvian Lilies (Alstroemeria)

Sourced from both local Aussie growers and South America.
They may arrive thirsty – give them 8 hours to drink up.

Care Instructions:

Trim 3cm from stems.
Remove leaves below the water line.
Place in fresh water with 1 packet of flower food.
On Day 4, re-trim stems, change the water, and add the second packet.
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

Sunflowers

Bright and bold with naturally arched necks – they shine in a tall vase.

Care Instructions:

Trim 3cm from stems.
Remove any submerged leaves.
Use a tall, narrow vase with water and 1 packet of flower food.
Re-trim and refresh water with second food packet on Day 4.
Keep away from heat and drafts.
Remove any spent leaves to stay fresh longer.

Tulips

Tulips keep growing even after being cut – don’t be surprised if they bend toward the light!

Care Instructions:

Trim 2cm from the stems.
Remove leaves below the water line.
Place in fresh water with 1 packet of flower food.
Re-trim, change water and add second packet on Day 2.
Keep out of direct sunlight and warm spots.

Iris

Elegant and sensitive to heat.

Care Instructions:

Trim 3cm from the stems.
Place in fresh water with 1 packet of flower food.
Re-trim and change water on Day 3, adding the second food packet.
Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and drafts.

Lilies

Lilies need time to bloom – let them hydrate for 8 hours first.

Care Instructions:

Trim 3cm off stems and remove any submerged leaves.
Add fresh water with 1 packet of flower food.
On Day 3, re-trim, replace water, and use the second food packet.
Keep them cool and out of direct sunlight or drafts.

Gerbera Daisies

Each stem comes with a straw – leave it on for longer vase life.

Care Instructions:

Remove plastic caps only (keep the straws).
Allow 8–12 hours to perk up in water.
Trim 3cm from stems.
Place in water with 1 packet of flower food.
Re-trim stems and add second packet on Day 3.
Keep water clean – dirty water can cause drooping.
If that happens, trim and refresh the water.
Keep away from heat and direct sun.