Caring for your Eclipse 3

This mix rewards attention to water above all, since the roses drink heavily and the hydrangea takes up moisture through its petals as much as its stem, so mist the hydrangea heads and keep the vase generously filled. Re-cut the rose stems at an angle every couple of days and strip any leaves that sit below the waterline, where they cloud the water and shorten the bloom. The anthurium and chrysanthemum are the steady ones, asking little beyond clean water and a wipe of the anthurium's glossy spathe to keep it bright. Set the whole arrangement away from direct sun, draughts and ripening fruit, and refresh the water fully whenever it begins to dull.

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.
  • 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.

How long your flowers last

Expect Eclipse 3 to hold beautifully for around 5–7 days as a whole, with the arrangement reaching its natural close once its shortest-lived blooms turn. The hydrangea is the first to soften, usually fading within 4–7 days, and the roses follow closely at 5–7 days. The chrysanthemums carry on a little longer at 7–14 days, while the anthurium is the quiet endurer here, often staying composed for 2–3 weeks after the rest have gone. To stretch those early days, the single most useful habit is a fresh diagonal cut and clean water every two days, which keeps the thirstier stems drinking and lets you enjoy the full range Amicis built into this mix.

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.

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.

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.

Rose

Origin

Asia — China, Persia & the Mediterranean

Cultivated since

Over 5,000 years

Fragrance

Warm and sweet, of honey & tea

Symbolises

Love, gratitude & admiration

The most storied flower in the world, grown and gifted for five millennia. Its layered petals and soft scent have made it the universal language of affection — and the quiet anchor of almost every Amicis arrangement.