Processing: Rinse stems of any dirt or debris. Remove foliage below water level. Recut stems.

Pretreatment: Even if delphinium / larkspur have been treated with an anti-ethylene product such as EthylBloc^™, treat them again, as soon as possible. Use one of the Floralife hydration products to promote water uptake and hydration. This treatment will help decrease flower wilting and helps keep 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 treatments, 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 Finishing Touch hydration and protection spray over entire project.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Shattering (excessive dropping of florets)

Can be caused by drying out, rough handling, old age, and / or exposure to ethylene. Check with supplier on product harvest date. Make sure a proper anti-ethylene treatment is performed, fresh flower food is used and rough handling is avoided.