Frequently asked flower questions
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What causes cut flowers to die quickly?
- The cut flower food may not have been used
- Flowers have been displayed in a room, or position in the room, that is too warm
- The vase used to display the flowers is dirty
- The flowers stems may not have been re-cut before placing them in the vase.
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Can daffodils be mixed with other flowers?
- Yes, when special daffodil food is used which reduces the effect of the daffodil sap from killing the other flowers.
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Will lily pollen stains come out?
- The pollen should NOT be rubbed in
- It is best to remove the pollen by lifting it off carefully with sticky tape
- If the pollen has been rubbed in, or will not come off with the sticky tape, advice should be sought from a professional dry cleaner.
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What should be done if the cut flower food is eaten by mistake?
- Always seek medical advice - especially if it has been eaten by a child
- Take the empty food sachet along so that the doctor can identify the food
- All the cut flower foods used are registering at the National Poisons Unit at Guy’s Hospital just in case any are eaten. Doctors know that they can contact the poisons unit 24 hours and can get advice as to what is contained in the sachet.
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Can flowering plants be planted in the garden after flowering indoors?
- Only when the care card provided indicates that the plant can be planted outdoors
- If this is the case care should be taken to acclimatise the plant to outdoor temperatures and higher light levels
- Put the plant outside during the day and take it in at night for about a week before planting it outside – when the danger of frosts have passed.
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How often should green plants be re-potted?
- The pot the plant has been sold in should last about a year
- If the plant needs re-potting this is best carried out in the spring into a pot the next size up from the one it is currently in, this is normally 1cm larger in diameter
- Repot using good quality potting compost.
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Which indoor plants are suitable for certain locations?
- Always check the care card provided with the plant, this should give a good idea of where the plant is best located in the home.
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When can garden plants be planted outside?
- Garden plants tend to be sold when it is the best season for them to be planted
- Hardy bedding plants can withstand light frost
- Summer bedding plants should only be planted out once the danger of frost has passed
- All container grown plants i.e. shrubs and perennials can be planted out at any time but be sure to acclimatise the plant to outdoor conditions prior to planting
- Put the plant outside during the day and take it in at night for about a week before planting it outside
- All plants should be well watered once planted and then watered well during the first year of growth.
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