Flower care and seasons

How long cut flowers last depends partly on what happens after they're cut and partly on what you start with. A stem cut at its local peak and conditioned well will usually outlast one that spent days in transit, and a few habits at home, like clean water and flower food, add days to almost any bunch.

The guide to which flowers are in season, and when gives typical windows for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with notes on how timing shifts by region and which flowers are available all year. The guide to making cut flowers last longer covers vase prep, cutting, flower food, and placement, along with fixes for drooping tulips, roses, and hydrangeas. Both are worth reading before a wedding, and the wedding guides point back to them wherever timing and care affect the plan.