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Make sure when buying Lilacs that the florist provides at least one sachet of Chrysal flower food.  If not, don’t be afraid to ask.  Your Lilacs drink a lot of water when coming into full bloom and without flower food their longevity can be disappointing.

 

Use a spotlessly clean vase which has been cleaned with a drop of bleach, then thoroughly rinsed, being careful not to leave any residue.  By using a glass vase you can more readily check the water level; Lilacs need a lot of water. 

Do not use metallic containers; Lilacs are extremely sensitive and may quickly become limp.

The instructions on the flower food packet will tell you how much water to use.  Fill a measuring jug with the required amount of fresh cold or lukewarm tap water before adding and mixing your Chrysal flower food.

Recut the stems of the Lilac with a sharp knife, secateurs or scissors, cutting at an angle, and removing about 5cm from each.  This will open up the stem (which will have become sealed whilst out of water) allowing it to drink when arranged in your vase.  

Don’t display your vase of Lilacs in bright sunshine, close to a heat source, next to ripening fruit or in a draught.

Should for any reason, one or more of your Lilacs become limp prematurely, recut the stem, again by removing about 5cm and put in a cold place, such as your garage.  This will allow them to drink plenty of the solution of Chrysal, rehydrate and continue blooming.

The cooler the flowers are kept, the longer they will last.

Ensure that your Lilacs have sufficient water – keep the vase topped up with a solution of clean water and Chrysal Clear.

 

Take note of these tips and you have done everything to get the very best from your Dutch Lilacs.  It’s taken us 2 years for these Lilacs to be cultivated and reach your vase, so take good care of them!