How to Care for Seasonal Flowers: Tips from a Melbourne Farm Florist

Seasonal flowers ask for a different kind of care.

They were grown slowly, harvested gently and arranged with intention. The best way to honour that is not with complicated rituals, but with attentiveness.

Fresh water matters more than flower food

Change the water every two days.
Rinse the vase thoroughly each time.

Clean water does more for seasonal flowers than most additives. It keeps stems hydrated and reduces bacteria buildup that shortens vase life.

Re-cut stems before placing them in water

Cut stems on an angle before placing them in water, even if they look fine.

This helps the flowers drink properly and keeps them upright as they open. A sharp blade is better than scissors, which can crush the stem.

Choose the right spot

Seasonal flowers last longer away from:

• Direct sun

• Heat sources

• Fruit bowls

A cool, shaded place allows them to open gradually rather than all at once.

Let the arrangement evolve

Farm-grown flowers will change over time. Some blooms will soften or pass earlier than others.

As individual stems fade, simply remove them and allow what remains to shine. This is not decline. It is part of the story.

A final note

Seasonal flowers were never meant to be static.

They respond to care. They reflect the space they are in. They reward patience.

If you are drawn to flowers that feel alive rather than preserved, caring for them becomes less about prolonging perfection and more about paying attention.

And that, quietly, is the point.