Caring for your Seraphina

Set Seraphina away from direct sun, draughts and any nearby fruit, as both Anthurium and Hydrangea hold longest in cool, still air. Hydrangea drinks through its petals as much as its stem, so a light mist over the head, or a brief upside-down soak when it looks tired, will often revive a wilting bloom faster than water alone. Keep the vase generously filled, since the thirsty Hydrangea head draws far more than its slim stem suggests. Re-trim every stem on an angle each time you change the water, and wipe the Anthurium's waxy spathe gently to keep its sheen. Handle the Anthurium by the stem rather than the bloom, as its lacquered surface marks easily.

A note on your specific blooms

  • Anthurium — Anthurium prefers warmth — keep it away from the cold and wipe the leaf gently.
  • Hydrangea — Hydrangea takes up water through its petals — mist the heads and keep the vase topped up.

How long your flowers last

Expect this pairing of Anthurium and Hydrangea to hold beautifully for 4–7 days, with the arrangement at its fullest in the opening half of that window. The Hydrangea is the first to soften, typically fading within 4–7 days as its dense head begins to thirst, while the Anthurium is the quiet endurer, often staying composed and glossy for two to three weeks. That contrast means the look will gradually shift from the lush, rounded Hydrangea toward the sculptural Anthurium as the days pass. The single most useful habit is a fresh cut and clean water every two days, which keeps the Hydrangea drinking and lets the Anthurium reach the upper end of its life. Kept this way, your Amicis arrangement stays graceful well past its first few days.

The story behind these flowers

A closer look at the blooms gathered into this arrangement.

Anthurium

Origin

Rainforests of Colombia & Ecuador

Documented

By botanists in the 1870s

Fragrance

Virtually scentless

Symbolises

Hospitality, confidence & beauty

The anthurium's glossy, sculptural 'bloom' is in fact a modified leaf, with a poised tropical architecture few flowers can match. It lends Amicis designs a clean, modern edge — and one of the longest vase lives in the bouquet.

Hydrangea

Origin

Japan & the Americas

Cultivated since

Reached European gardens in the 1700s

Fragrance

Very light, fresh and green

Symbolises

Heartfelt emotion & gratitude

Named from the Greek for 'water vessel', the hydrangea carries full, cloud-like heads that shift colour with the soil — from blush and cream to deep blue. Its generous volume gives Amicis bouquets their soft, romantic fullness.