Fresh Cut Flowers in Hot Summer Temperatures

Be Wary of Sending Fresh Cut Flowers in Hot Summer Temperatures

Summer high temperatures as well as shipping and handling can “stress” fresh flowers.

If you are able to cut fresh flowers from your own garden, or if you are fortunate to have a locally grown fresh flower source, you can relax and enjoy the floral bounty of summer with little difficulty. But if you must have fresh flowers delivered or sent, you should be wary of high seasonal temperatures.

 The long hot summer is not kind to fresh cut flowers

If you have ever received a delivery of fresh flowers, you are aware they can be “stressed” as a result of shipping and handling, and should be immediately placed in water so they “can revive in 8 – 12 hours”, and they “should” attain their full blooms “over the next few days”, but only if “the enclosed care instructions” are followed.

Well, in addition to these conditions, you should also be aware of how they will be delivered. The time spent exposed to high temperatures in the back of a delivery truck or van is more than enough to deteriorate the quality of the freshest flowers. UPS, FedEx, and even the local florist shop’s delivery service may leave your perishable fresh flower order at the door if no one is present to accept it. A gift could sit on the recipient’s doorstep for many hours in high temperatures and direct sun. This kind of exposure, even for just a couple of hours, will ruin the hardiest of flowers.

 Silk flowers and plants are worry-free

One of the many benefits of choosing Silkflowers.com silk botanicals over fresh cut flowers for summer decorating and gifting is they are worry-free. Their quality is not affected by the high temperatures of summer. They can be confidently used for interior décor and outdoor events, and can safely be shipped to family and friends in hot seasonal temperatures.

Silkflowers.com does not include any “special care instructions” with our silk flowers and silk arrangements. They are beautiful and worry-free. Our guarantee is unconditional. We ensure your silk flowers and silk plants will be enjoyed for many seasons to come.

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