SLOW THE OPENING
Cool holding
34–40°FKeep branches cool and protected from freezing. Avoid abrupt changes in temperature and check hydration regularly.
FROM THE FARM’S GROWING & HANDLING GUIDES
From protected bud to beautiful bloom.
A practical guide to receiving, hydrating, and finishing flowering branches. Start with the actual bud stage and plan around your display date.
Your receiving checklist
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0 of 6 completedENCOURAGE THE BLOOM
Warm-room finishing
65–75°FTransition gradually, protect from drafts and direct sun, and give blooms room. Timing varies with starting stage and receiving conditions.
WORK BACK FROM YOUR DISPLAY DATE
A starting point for staging.
Estimate a warm-room transition window with a 1–2 day buffer. These are planning ranges for the bud stages in the farm guide, not a bloom or delivery guarantee.
Protect the petals.
Branches travel in a protected bud stage. Large magnolia blooms and double quince need extra spacing and gentle handling as they open. Use clean water and commercial preservative according to its directions; avoid untested household additives.
Test before the big day.
Stage a small sample when exact timing matters. If buds dry out or fail to progress, contact the farm with photographs, the variety, arrival date, and room conditions before changing the whole batch.