How Do We Keep and Deliver Flowers Fresh in the Summer Season in the UAE?

Imagine sending flowers to your friends, only to find out that they were withered and foul-smelling upon delivery. More than disappointment, you’ll feel heartbroken that you couldn’t surprise your loved ones with a bunch of fresh blooms. But, that won’t be the case if you place the request with an online florist who takes care of every order like a personal one. Us? We implement the right strategies to ensure that the flowers stay fresh and firm even when they travel long distances.

Hydration Techniques for Long-Distance Transit

Flowers over long travel can wither easily due to humidity, air quality, and suffocating packaging. But with the following hydration technique, they remain fresh and beautiful for long hours:

• Pre-Transit Care: We place the flower stems in cold water and flower food mix for at least 4 to 12 hours before shipping.
• On-Transit Care: Small bouquets or individual stems are kept in a water tube so they keep getting hydrated throughout the journey.

Innovative Floral Foam and Gels: Keeping Stems Hydrated Without Spills

Every bouquet stays fresh and hydrated, without any spills through innovative techniques.

• We use floral foams that keep the arrangements sturdy and lock in moisture through their sponge-like texture. To achieve the best results, we always use green foam that keeps the fresh flowers hydrated and blushing.
• Another option we use is a floral gel (hydration gel) inside a transparent container that keeps the flowers fresh and visually appealing.

Temperature-Controlled Vehicles to Preserve the Flowers

One of the best and most commonly used tricks by our logistics partners is using a temperature-controlled vehicle. Our delivery vans are turned into small refrigerator trucks that lock in freshness and moisture throughout transit. The temperature remains roughly around 34°F to 40°F, so the vehicle acts like a cold chain and prevents quick wilting. Some of our temperature-controlled vehicles also have a humidity control system that helps minimise moisture loss by up to 65%.

Protecting Your Bouquet: From the Florist’s Cooler to the Recipient’s AC

We have always made sure that your bouquets do not feel the heat of the outdoors. Right from our coolers to your living room’s AC, every flower bud stays intact and withholds its beauty. Here is our everyday practice to follow without any scope for ignorance:

• Continuous Hydration: We always keep the bouquets neatly organised in coolers so they stay fresh.
• Secure Packing: Our corrugated boxes and soft tissue papers keep the flowers intact and neatly arranged. We don’t leave room for heat or drops.
• Special Transport: Our every delivery van works as a personalised cooler for the flowers, keeping them hydrated during the
• Quick Shipping: We do not take long detours to deliver the orders. Our timely shipments and deliveries are a pride we never compromise.
• Hygiene: We always cut the stems diagonally so there’s minimal moisture loss, and thus the flowers can maintain their hydration.

Why Do Packaging Materials Also Matter?

Everything thinks that minimising the temperature is the only thing keeping the flowers alive. However, the packaging material plays an equally significant role in a florist’s life. It acts as a protective layer to minimise moisture and protect the bouquets from transit damage.

Remember, if the flowers do not have cushioning, they can break without even reaching their destination.

Keep Your Flowers Safe in Air-Conditioned UAE Homes

Once the bouquets reach their destination, our duty ends, but yours begins. Why? Because most flowers wilt within a few days of delivery, as the owners are too busy to take care of them. However, here are a few quick tricks that will keep the flowers fresh and safe in your homes:

• Keep the bouquet away from direct sunlight or AC output. Choose a well-lit but dry area for it.
• Check your flowers every day to ensure that the dry air isn’t evaporating the water quickly.
• Replace flower food and water every alternate day to increase its lifespan.
• Avoid placing your flowers in front of ripening fruit, as it can shorten their

FAQs

• How do you prevent flowers from wilting during delivery in 40°C+ heat?

We deliver the bouquets in our chiller vehicles, where the temperature is always controlled and maximum hydration is maintained.

• Are your delivery vans refrigerated for all Emirates?

Yes, our delivery fleet is 100% refrigerated to deliver fresh flowers across the Emirates.

• How long can I expect my bouquet to stay fresh in an air-conditioned room?

Your flower bouquets can stay fresh and beautiful easily for 7 to 10 days (sometimes 12) in an AC room, provided you offer proper care to them.

• Does the type of water affect the longevity of flowers?

Yes, the water you add to the flowers significantly affects the flower’s lifespan. Lukewarm water offers initial hydration, while cool water is good to keep them chilled later on.

• Can I leave flowers outside a doorstep if the recipient is not home?

Yes, in case the recipient isn’t home and there’s a trusted neighbour, our delivery partners can drop the bouquet with them.

• How often should I change the water for my flowers during the summer months?

In summer, your flowers require a water change every 1 to 2 days, as hot weather can increase bacterial growth and lead to petal wilting.