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Fall in Philadelphia is spectacular with the many colors of the foliage and smells of apple cider and other delicious holiday foods. The are countless festivals such as Oktoberfest that make for wonderful celebrations of the season. Giving someone a beautiful flower arrangement or bouquet from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is another way to add sweetest of the season.

In order to help your flowers stay fresh and have an extended life during all of your many favorite fall activities, below are some tips from The Society of American Florists. A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet.

For floral arrangements:

• Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by your florist. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.
• If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution.
• Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate.) Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

For loose bunches or boxed flowers:

• Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don’t forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet.
• Fill a clean (washed with a detergent or antibacterial cleaning solution), deep vase with water and add a flower food from your florist.
• Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower.
• Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Place the flowers in the vase solution you’ve prepared.
• If you purchase loose flowers for your own arrangements you should also consider these tips:
• When selecting flowers, look for flowers with upright, firm petals and buds beginning to open. Yellow, spotted or drooping leaves are signs of age.
• When using woody stems and branches (such as quince, forsythia or lilac), cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place them in warm water containing fresh flower food to promote flower opening.

When giving someone a gorgeous flower arrangement prepared by a Penny’s by Plaza Flowers floral designer, also share these tips to help them preserve that beauty for as long as possible.

Autumn

Penny’s by Plaza Flowers is a family-owned local florist who treats you like family! While national order gatherers spend big money to dominate a market, we continue to succeed by giving you the personalized attention you deserve. Three generations of experience have taught us to focus on one goal. . . exceeding customer expectations. This means that the effort to improve upon quality and service never ends. Here are just a few of the features that distinguish us from other florists.

-Worldwide Delivery.
-Express delivery service 7 days a week.
-Evening and Sunday hours.
-Free delivery confirmations via email.
-Free immediate invoice copies upon request (via fax or email).
-Free online access to order history.
-Free occasion reminders and holiday gift lists.
-Custom corporate gift programs and house accounts.
-Custom combination gift baskets.
-Custom silk designs & interior décor consultations.
-Complete wedding and special event decorations.
-Custom invitations and accessories for weddings and special events.
-Distinctive sympathy tributes.

Since our inception, Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has offered delivery to the entire Philadelphia region seven days a week. Customers now know where to find flowers and gifts at any time, making Plaza Flowers their first choice for gifts. Plaza Flowers has been voted as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and has been ranked as a “Top Florist

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