Place Crimson Honours Bouquet in a clean vase with cool water immediately after unwrapping — every hour counts in the first few hours.

Cut 2 to 3 cm from each stem at a diagonal angle before putting in water. Do not cut straight across — angled cuts have a larger surface area and improve water flow.

Replace the water every one to two days and rinse the vase each time. Re-trim the stem ends with each change.

A cool spot away from sun and heat is ideal. Mixed arrangements can last 5 to 7 days in good conditions — they will not in a warm or sunny position.

Remove any leaves below the waterline before placing in the vase. Submerged foliage rots quickly and introduces bacteria.