Caring for your Sparkle Holidays 13

Keep the arrangement in a cool spot out of direct sun and away from any draught or heating vent, since the hydrangea in particular fades fast in warm, dry air. Hydrangea drinks as much through its petals as its stem, so a light misting of the heads, alongside topped-up clean water, keeps them firm and revives any that start to flag. Recut the woody hydrangea stems on a sharp angle to open them to water, and handle the anthurium gently, as its spathe bruises and marks easily under rough fingers. The anthurium asks for little beyond fresh water and a steady temperature, which makes it the steady anchor while you tend the thirstier blooms.

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 to hold beautifully for roughly one to two weeks overall, with the two blooms keeping different rhythms. The hydrangea is the first to soften, typically lasting 4–7 days before its broad heads begin to wilt, so it sets the early tempo of the arrangement. The anthurium is the quiet endurer, holding its glossy form for 2–3 weeks and often outlasting everything around it. To get the most from Sparkle Holidays 13, the single most useful habit is changing the water every two days and giving each stem a fresh diagonal cut at the same time, which keeps the hydrangea drinking and lets the anthurium reach its full span. Amicis conditions every stem before it leaves the atelier, so this care simply extends work already begun.

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.