Caring for your Wild Stem

Keep Wild Stem in a clean vase of fresh, cool water and out of direct sun, away from any draught or heat that would tire the blooms early. Roses drink heavily, so check the water level daily and top it up; they wilt fastest when the vase runs low. The anthurium is more forgiving but dislikes cold, and its waxy spathe lasts longest when wiped gently and kept clear of crowding. Recut the rose stems on a sharp diagonal every couple of days to keep them taking up water, and strip any lower leaves that would otherwise sit below the waterline and cloud it.

A note on your specific blooms

  • Anthurium — Anthurium prefers warmth — keep it away from the cold and wipe the leaf gently.
  • Rose — Roses drink heavily — re-cut the stems at an angle every couple of days.

How long your flowers last

With anthurium and rose together, expect Wild Stem to look its best for roughly 6–9 days. The roses are the first to soften, holding for about 5–7 days before their petals begin to relax, while the anthurium is by far the longest-lived element, staying sculptural and glossy for 2–3 weeks. This means the arrangement evolves rather than fades all at once, and you may wish to lift the spent roses once they pass so the anthurium can carry the piece on its own. To extend the life of every stem, the single most useful habit is changing the water every two days and giving each stem a fresh diagonal cut at the same time, a small ritual Amicis recommends with all of its bouquets.

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.

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.