Prism Bloom

Caring for your Prism Bloom

Keep Prism Bloom in a clean vase with plenty of cool water, since the roses drink heavily and the hydrangea takes up moisture through its petals as much as its stem, so an occasional mist or a brief dunk of the hydrangea head revives it when it looks thirsty. Recut the rose and snapdragon stems on a sharp angle so they keep drinking freely, and handle the hollow delphinium stems gently, as they bruise and snap more easily than the rest. The anthurium and chrysanthemum are the most forgiving, asking little beyond fresh water, so let them carry the arrangement once the softer blooms have passed. Stand the whole bouquet away from direct sun, heat and ripening fruit, and strip any lower leaves that would otherwise sit below the waterline.

A note on your specific blooms

• Anthurium — Anthurium prefers warmth — keep it away from the cold and wipe the leaf gently.
• Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum is sensitive to murky water — strip the lower leaves and refresh it often.
• Delphinium — Keep the tall stems in deep, fresh water and out of draughts, as Delphinium drinks heavily and wilts quickly if the vase runs low.
• Hydrangea — Hydrangea takes up water through its petals — mist the heads and keep the vase topped up.
• Rose — Roses drink heavily — re-cut the stems at an angle every couple of days.
• Snapdragon — Trim the stems on a sharp angle and refresh the water often, as snapdragons drink heavily. The florets open from the bottom of the spike upward, so pinch away the lower blooms as they fade to keep the spire looking fresh.