Flower Care & Handling

Esmeralda Farms is one of the premier sources of quality flowers in the U.S. and for Rubia Flower Market. The owner, Peter Ullrich, has a vast knowledge of flower care and breeding. We've provided the link to Esmerelda so you can learn all about the flower care and handling. www.esmeraldacare.com

General instructions in taking care of fresh flowers:
1. Examine flowers for blemishes and cull accordingly.
2. Fill Flower vase with fresh clean water (you should be able to drink out of the vase.
3. Cut one to one and a half inches off the bottom of the stems of the flowers (for better results, cut stems underwater)
4. Clean off all foliage from stems of flowers that will be below water line in vase.
5. Place fresh cut flowers in water in vase.
6. Place flowers in decorative place, away from direct sunlight and do not place near a heat source.
7. Remember to change the water every two days, and recut stems.
8. Enjoy your fresh cut flowers!!!
 
Wednesday Morning Processing
You can be sure that we take the best care of our flowers from the moment they arrive at our store.
Check out these pictures of us unpacking, cutting stems, and hydrating dozens and dozens of boxes of fresh flowers. It's a tough job, but seeing the store brimming over with beautiful new flowers each week makes it all worth it!
 
     

Look at all those flowers!