Flower Care Guide

Flowers are a living piece of nature and require some essential hygiene practices to improve their vase life.

We recommend the following generally, however, each species and their varieties often have individual requirements.

Care for your Bouquet

If your flowers are delivered in a bouquet, i.e wrapped in cellophane with water on the ends;

  • Remove packaging and trim the stems. Bouquets are usually delivered in water, so you should do this over a sink. Care for your Bouquet
  • Always make sure your vase is thoroughly cleaned so that there is no bacterial contamination from previous use.
  • Cut approximately 1 cm from the ends of the stems at an angle.
    This helps the stem to suck up the water.
  • Fill your vase to 3/4 full with fresh tap water then add the flower food. (except with tulips only 1/4).
  • Do add flower food to prolong the life of your flowers (except with tulips).
    Always follow exactly the guidelines on the back of the sachet.
  • Remove any foliage which lies beneath the water as they will cause bacteria to grow in the water.
  • Display in a cool location away from draughts, direct sunlight and heat.
  • To refresh flowers after 2-3 days, remove any drooping flowers or foliage, re-cut the stems and replace the fresh water.
Care for your Bouquet

If your flowers arrive already arranged then you may need to add fresh water to the container

  • Do this over a sink or on a drainer.
  • Place a coaster or such under the container when placing on furniture in case of spills.
  • Repeat every few days.
  • As buds deteriorate clip away to allow others to open.
Care for your Bouquet

Plant Care Guide


Keep the compost moist. Avoid over-watering, draughts and direct sunlight. To prolong flowering, remove faded flowers. Feed plants fortnightly with liquid plant fertilizer during Spring and Summer. Protect non-hardy plants from frost.

Handle with care

  • Lily pollen may stain. Carefully remove stamens from any newly opened flowers and avoid direct contact.
    Tip (If you get lily pollen on your cloths do not rub but use sellotape to remove by placing sticky side on top of stain and peel off).
  • Keep flowers out of reach of children and pets.
    The flowers/plant are for display only and must not be eaten.
  • We recommend that you not place your flowers or plants on an unprotected surface.

Need Help?

You can always email our Customer Service Team on customer.service@mimosaflowers.ie or call and speak to one of our expert florists should you have any further queries.

Best Selling Bouquets

  • Crispy Clementine and Chocolates

    Beautiful burnt Autumn flowers, red and orange give you that cosy feeling with this beautiful hand made flower bouquet created for you. 

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    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.

  • Forest Fruits & Chocolates

    Our skilled florists created this bouquet in answer to requests for a bouquet that looked like it was picked straight from the garden. This pretty hand-tied bouquet is bursting with colour, texture and variety. It includes lots of favourites as they become seasonally available, with some Lilies, Gerbera's and gorgeous pink roses as the basic elements.

     

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    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.


  • Mixed Hand-tied & Chocolates

    Someone is going to love this gift. The kaleidoscope of radiant colour ensures this striking hand-tied takes centre stage right away. With roses, lilies, carnations, chrysanthemums and so much more, this is certainly the right choice of gift to make an impression.

    Featuring pink alstroemeria, green carnations, cerise germinis, yellow Asiatic lilies, orange large-headed roses and green spray chrysanthemums with pittosporum and salal, hand-tied, gift-wrapped and presented in gift packaging. This includes a box of Chocolates.

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    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.

  • Baby Girl Balloon Bouquet (May Vary)

    Welcome a new baby girl to the world with a beautiful balloon bouquet. 
    Please note: Colours and designs may vary. We'll make substitutions that are fit for the occasion.

  • Baby Boy Balloon Bouquet (May Vary)

    Welcome a new baby boy to the world with a beautiful balloon bouquet. 
    Please note: Colours and designs may vary. We'll make substitutions that are fit for the occasion.

  • Happy Birthday Balloon Bouquet (May Vary)

    Send your Happy Birthday wishes with this fabulous Happy Birthday Balloon Bouquet. Created with three Bright Green and three 'Happy Birthday' helium balloons, this balloon bouquet is guaranteed to bring a smile to someone's face.
    Please note: Colours and designs may vary. We'll make substitutions that are fit for the occasion.
  • Olivia Hatbox

    This classical stylish collection of flowers make this hatbox the perfect gift. Professionally arranged and delivered by Mimosa Flowers. 

    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.

  • Mother’s Love

    This classical stylish collection of flowers make this hatbox the perfect gift - skilfully handled by our expert florists, and delivered in water for extra freshness. 

    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.

  • Mother’s Pride

    This classical stylish collection of flowers make this hatbox the perfect gift - skillfully handled by our expert florists, and delivered in water for extra freshness. 

    Please note: for seasonal and other supply reasons we may, from time to time, substitute some of the blooms shown in the image. We will always try to be true to the colour coordination, style, and shape of the bouquet and will always guarantee to give you the full value paid. If you have any queries, please email or call us and we would be delighted to confirm availability and explain alternatives. See the 'Contact Us' section.