Processing: Remove foliage below water level. Recut stems.

Pretreatment : If the Agapanthus has not been treated with an anti-ethylene product, treat them as soon as possible. Or if Agapanthus has been treated with an anti-ethylene product, use one of Floralife’s Flower Food 300 products (see Holding Solution) to promote water uptake and hydration. This treatment will help increase bud opening and decrease flower wilting. It also keeps flower stems free flowing.

Holding Solution: Use fresh flower food at the recommended rate: Use Flower Food 300, 200, Clear 200, or Clear ULTRA 200 storage and transport treatment, or depending on water test results, Special Blend 300 for Hard Water or for Pure Water.

Hold flowers at room temperature for 1 - 2 hours (2 - 4 hours if flowers are limp or exhibiting bent neck) prior to storage in cooler or designing. As a finishing touch to any floral design, spray Floralife^® Finishing Touch hydration and protection spray over entire project.

Storage: Place Agapanthus in a 34 - 38˚ F cooler with 80 - 90% humidity.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Bud Drop

Can be caused by excessive drying out, rough handling, old age, and/or exposure to ethylene. Check with your supplier on harvest date. Make sure an anti-ethylene pretreatment is performed and one of Floralife’s Fresh Flower Foods is used.