When we live in the city and do not have our own garden, it is difficult to get used to the upcoming new season. The best way to add a bit of spring spirit is with flowers. One of the best options at the moment are daffodils. Their unique color attracts attention, and the price is easy on the wallet.
Are perennial spring flowers best for a bouquet? Choose daffodils
Daffodils are bulbous and perennial plants. They grow from tubers and bloom usually in spring. After flowering, they may dry out and go dormant until the next growing season. They are extremely popular in gardens because they are easy to grow. They also work well in home vases due to their unique appearance.
At this time of year, we can easily buy a bouquet of them, even in supermarkets, for little money. However, before we add them to the basket, it is worth paying attention to a few key elements:
- Make sure the flower petals are firm and undamaged.
- Choose bouquets with unopened buds.
- Check that the stems are straight and don’t look limp or dry.
- Avoid bunches that sit in dirty water as this may cause them to wilt faster.
- Look for flowers that are stored in clean, fresh water to extend their shelf life.
- Once you have selected the perfect package of daffodils, bring them home as soon as possible and place them in water.
Learn the nurse’s clever way of getting fresh flowers. The daffodils will last for over a week! Learn the nurse’s clever way of getting fresh flowers. The daffodils will last for over a week! Photo: Ioana Motoc/ Pixels.com
The first spring flowers in a vase. How to care for daffodils? Pharmacists can recommend a clever trick
In a vase of clean water, daffodils usually last for about 3-4 days. However, there is a clever trick that even pharmacists could recommend that allows them to survive for up to a week or longer in perfect condition. All you need is a few ice cubes and an aspirin tablet. Why does aspirin help prolong the freshness of flowers? Dissolved medicine inhibits the growth of bacteria in the vase, preventing them from spoiling quickly. Whereas ice lowers the water temperaturewhich further hinders the growth of bacteria.
Please remember that the aspirin and ice water should be changed frequently. When you notice that mucus is accumulating in the vase and the water is becoming cloudy, this is a signal that the vessel should be cleaned and a new portion of water with additives should be prepared. Daffodils like it, so it is also worth ensuring the right temperature so that the flowers can be pleasing to the eye for many days.
Source: Gazeta
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