Ice vs. Boiling Water: A Shock Treatment for Your Flowers
Most people put flowers in a vase with lukewarm water and hope for a miracle. But did you know that for some species, that's the fastest route to wilting? In the world of professional floristry, we've long known that every flower has its own "temperature map." Sometimes you need to reach for ice, other times for boiling water, or even a hammer.
Today our florists Monika and Bára will reveal their most closely guarded tricks that keep a bouquet from KvětinyExpres.cz in perfect condition for a record amount of time.
1. Tulips: The Icy Queens of Spring
Tulips are fascinating because they keep growing in a vase. But if you leave them somewhere warm, they'll start curling uncontrollably and their stems will go soft.
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The ice trick: Tulips love the cold. Every morning, toss 2–3 ice cubes into their vase. Cold water slows their metabolism, keeps the stems "crisp," and stops the blooms from opening too fast.
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Less is more: Only put about 5 cm of water in the vase. If they're submerged too deep, the stems will start to rot.
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Pick your favorite: For lovers of clean lines, we recommend our standalone tulips or lush tulip bouquets.
2. Sunflowers: A Hot Bath for Tired Stems
Sunflowers are "heavy drinkers," but air bubbles often form in their hollow stems, blocking water's path to the bloom.
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The scalding trick: If a sunflower starts drooping its head, trim the stem at a 45° angle and dip it into hot water (around 80 °C) for 20–30 seconds. The heat forces the air out, clearing the path for water, and the sunflower will literally straighten up before your eyes.
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Inspiration: Browse our sunflowers or choose a radiant sunflower bouquet to bring summer energy into your home.
3. Hydrangeas: When a Knife Isn't Enough, Grab a Hammer
Hydrangeas have woody stems. Even after cutting, the surface area for taking up water is too small for such a lush bloom. Once a hydrangea loses water pressure, it wilts instantly.
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The hammer trick: Gently smash the bottom 3–5 cm of the stem with a hammer until the fibers fray. The stem then acts like a sponge and soaks up many times more water. Browse our luxurious hydrangeas and bouquets featuring them.
Sunflower
79 Kč
Bouquet of Blended Sunflower
895 Kč
Flower bouquet Hydrangea
1 371 Kč
Bouquet Bára Sunflowers
860 Kč
Summer Hydrangea
880 Kč4. Mimosa: Smash It and Scald It
Mimosa is extremely sensitive to drying out. Once it loses moisture, its little yellow puffs harden.
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The procedure: Smash the ends of the stems with a hammer, then put them into very warm to hot water. The steam rising up keeps the bloom fluffy.
Inspiration for Your Purchase: How to Combine These Flowers?
In our floral studio, we love experimenting. Here are two bouquet ideas that are among our most popular in 2026:
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Pure beauty: a mono tulip bouquet – Ideal as decoration for a modern flat. All you need is a glass vase, a bit of water, and some ice. A simplicity that never gets old.
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A summer duet: sunflowers and hydrangeas together – This combination is a masterpiece of texture. The bright yellow of sunflowers contrasted against the lush, fluffy blooms of blue or white hydrangea creates a stunning visual effect. Note: when caring for this combination, treat the stems individually (scald the sunflower, hammer the hydrangea) before putting them together in a shared vase.
A Few Final Tips From KvětinyExpres.cz:
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A clean vase: Bacteria in the water are enemy number one. Wash the vase like a dish before every use.
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Keep fruit away: Never place a bouquet next to a bowl of apples or bananas. The ethylene gas that fruit releases causes flowers to age rapidly.
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Express freshness: We transport our flowers in refrigerated Airway vehicles and guarantee A1 quality.
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