Recently we have had a number of customers ask about how to properly care for their fresh rose petals.  In answer to these questions we have re-posted our care instructions for fresh rose petals below:

* With fresh rose petals you will want to be sure to avoid two things: (1) Moisture and (2) Freezing Temperatures.

* Our fresh rose petals are packed in bags with roughly 1,000 petals per bag.  When you receive the bags, carefully open one end of the bag, fold a paper towel in half and slide it inside the bag in between the bag and the rose petals.  Flip the bag over and repeat the process (you will essentially be lining the inside of the bag with paper towels).  The paper towels will catch any condensation which may form and will help to insulate the petals.

*We do recommend storing the fresh rose petals in a refrigerator; however, when you put them in the refrigerator be sure to keep your eye on them as every refrigerator is different in terms of temperature and humidity.  Often times there is a spot in the refrigerator that freezes… do not put your fresh rose petals in that area.  If the fresh rose petals look as if they are drying out or getting too cold, remove them from the refrigerator and store them in a cool spot out of sunlight and away from heat (such as in the garage or basement) in the box they came in.

Our complete flower care instructions can be viewed by clicking here.  If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-888-297-3000.

Freeze dried rose petals have really grown in popularity over the past few years.  From what we hear from customers, the affordability and longevity of the freeze dried rose petals are what make them so appealing.

Freeze dried rose petals can be ordered months in advance of your wedding or event. These hardy petals can last upwards of 2 years if cared for properly… and caring from them is VERY easy:

Care Instructions: The freeze dried rose petals are shipped in plastic bags inside of a box.  Simply close the box and put it in a closet or in a location out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures and moisture.  The freeze dried rose petals do not need to be refrigerated.

If you have any other questions about flower care, please do not hesitate to contact us!

~ The Rose Petal Shop Sales Department

The Rose Petal Shop specializes in the shipping and procurement of premium fresh cut flowers and rose petals. The majority of these fresh cut wedding flowers are shipped directly to your door in an early blooming stage so as to ensure a safe transit and extremely long-lasting flowers!

Oriental Lilies and Asiatic Lilies are perfect examples of flowers shipped in closed blooms. From time to time (often depending on the weather) these flowers are harvested with very tight blooms which may require additional time to open. Below are some special care tips that can be followed to encourage these blooms to open. These steps are only to be followed if the blooms are not opening after a day or two in water. DO NOT follow these steps if your flowers are opening on their own.

** ONLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF YOUR BLOOMS HAVE NOT BEGUN TO OPEN AFTER A DAY OR TWO IN WATER**

Under most circumstances we strongly recommend our customers store flowers in cooler temperatures (we recommend temperatures less than 65 degrees). Cooler temperatures will help the flowers to open slower and last longer.

Warmer temperatures encourage flowers to open faster. Please keep in mind that once flowers are open, there is no reversing the process… they will remain open. ‘Steaming’ Oriental and Asiatic Lilies is a way to encourage these blooms to open by exposing them to warmer temperatures. The steam not only provides a warm atmosphere for these flowers, but also moisture which prevents the flowers from drying out as they are exposed to warmer temperatures.

‘Steaming’ Oriental and Asiatic Lilies:

- Cut the stems about 1 inch up from the bottom and place the flowers in clean water.

- Set the container with the flowers on the bathroom counter (where they will not get wet).

- Close the bathroom door.

- Turn on the shower using only hot water.

- Once the room is sufficiently ’steamed up’, turn off the shower, leave the flowers in the ’steamed up’ bathroom, and shut the door.

- After about 30 minutes, return to the bathroom and steam it up again.

- Repeat this process until the blooms have begun to open.

- Once the flowers have begun to open, set the flowers in a warmer environment (such as on the kitchen counter or dining room table). Again, the warmer temperatures will help these flowers to continue to open.

If you have any questions about caring for your wedding flowers or wholesale flowers, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1-888-297-3000.