Caring for your Moon Flower Structure

Keep this piece away from direct sun and any draft, since both the chrysanthemums and marigolds wilt faster in heat. Give the chrysanthemums a clean diagonal cut and strip any lower foliage that would otherwise sit below the waterline and cloud the vase. The marigolds are thirstier than they look and their stems bruise easily, so handle them gently and top up the water before it drops low. Cool, fresh water and a few minutes of attention every couple of days will keep both blooms holding their shape.

A note on your specific blooms

  • Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum is sensitive to murky water — strip the lower leaves and refresh it often.
  • Marigold — Strip any lower leaves below the waterline, as marigold foliage fouls the water quickly and shortens the display.

How long your flowers last

Expect this arrangement to hold for roughly 7–12 days, with the structural form softening gradually rather than collapsing all at once. The marigolds are the first to turn, typically fading after 7–10 days as their petals lose tension at the edges. The chrysanthemums are the anchor of the mix and the longest-lasting bloom here, often staying composed for 7–14 days and carrying the piece through its final stretch. To get the fullest life from your Amicis bouquet, change the water every two days and trim the stem ends each time you do.

The story behind these flowers

A closer look at the blooms gathered into this arrangement.

Chrysanthemum

Origin

East Asia — China & Japan

Cultivated since

Over 3,000 years in China

Fragrance

Soft, earthy and herbal

Symbolises

Longevity, joy & well-wishing

One of the oldest cultivated flowers, prized in China and Japan for three thousand years and honoured with its own festival. Its dense, textured heads bring depth and a long, dependable life to an arrangement.

Marigold

Origin

Mexico and Guatemala

Cultivated since

Over 3,000 years in Mexico

Fragrance

Pungent, herbal and green

Symbolises

Remembrance, warmth & devotion

Bred by the Aztecs for size and depth of colour, the marigold has lit ceremony and remembrance across Mexico for millennia before Spanish ships carried it to Europe in the sixteenth century. In an arrangement its dense, ruffled heads read as pure pigment – saffron, amber and burnt orange holding their own beside softer blooms.