5 Tips to make your Christmas wreath last longer

1.   Choose a wreath created with evergreen foliage

Whether you buy a Christmas wreath to hang on your front door, display in your hallway or even as a centrepiece for your dining table, it’s always wise to buy a Christmas wreath created with evergreen foliage. Evergreen foliage retains its freshness, colour, and aroma, so even if the feature flowers reach the end of their life, you can simply replace them individually. Evergreen foliage dries beautifully (if kept in the right conditions) so you can enjoy the wreath for even longer.



2.   Replenish flowers

Court Florist create the best Christmas wreaths. They are fully styled and abundant. This means you can gently tease out any fading sprigs and flowers without making much difference to the overall effect. Some flower types naturally fade quicker than others, so replenish tired flowers and reinvigorate your wreath. 



3.   Carefully choose where to hang it

Christmas wreaths benefit from being in a sheltered spot and out of direct sunlight. Winds, drafts and bright dehydrate the Oasis. By hanging your wreath in a protected area, you ensure longevity.



4.   Rehydrate the Oasis

If you have chosen a Christmas wreath that uses an Oasis to give the wreath structure, this is a great tip. The Oasis also helps to the foliage and flowers stay hydrated to prolong their life. Simply use your fingers to gauge whether the Oasis is dry to the touch. Ideally it needs to feel damp, if it feels too dry soak the base in some cool water for a couple of hours. You may need to do this every 5 days. Household trays with a small lip are great for this task and will allow the wreath to obtain the water it needs without taking on too much!



5.   Mist spray your wreath

Fresh foliage and flowers benefit greatly from a light misting of water every couple of days. The key is to ensure it is only a light mist. A heavy spray may damage the petals on some delicate flowers such as those of romantic roses, in which case, soak the Oasis as detailed above.

Christmas is very nearly with us, and what better way is there to introduce festive cheer than to buy glorious Christmas flowers for friends and loved ones, or as a seasonal update for your home’s décor. If you would like to arrange a Christmas flower delivery for Christchurch NZ, please purchase as soon as possible to guarantee a flower delivery. Contact us today if you have any special requests or have any questions about out Christchurch flower delivery.



We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their support over the past year and wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year.