Thanksgiving (USA)

How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?

Now that you have your lovely flowers for the holiday season, you would like to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. We have provided some fresh flower care tips to help. If you are giving flowers to friends or family, feel free to share this page with them so that they will be able to care for their flowers soon after their delivery.

First things first
Most flowers are delivered with a plastic covering. Remove all plastic to all your flowers to breathe. Next, if your flowers are already in a vase or you have just placed them in a vase, refill the vase with fresh water. Your flowers will love the hydration.

Where you place your flowers can make a difference
It is best to avoid placing your flower in areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These can cause wilting or dry out your flowers. Instead, place your flowers somewhere where they will be in cooler and more controlled conditions.

It is always good to prevent the possibility of ethylene gas reducing the life of your flowers. This can often come from placing flowers near fruit or cigarette smoke.

Maintaining your flower’s beautiful presentation
As your beautiful flowers are on display, check up on them and tend to them periodically over a series of days.

• For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with fresh water to provide them with proper hydration.
• For basket arrangements, it is good to also provide them with hydration. We suggest daily fresh water hydration.
• Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change out the water. You will need to clean your vase with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and then fill your vase back up with fresh water. Using soapy water rather than only rinsing can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to die more quickly.
• Remove any strongly wilted contents: wilting leaves or stems. This will help you maintain a fresher and neater look.
• Cut your stems at an angle using a sharp knife. We recommend cutting them one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will allow your flowers to hydrate and absorb the water properly. Using scissors to cut the stems is not recommended, as scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower’s ability to drink water.

Hanukkah

Christmas

How do I take care of the flowers I ordered?

Once you have received your flowers for Christmas, you would like to preserve their beauty as long as possible. Below we have provided fresh flower care tips to help guide you.

First things first
Remove the plastic that may have been wrapping your flowers. Once the plastic wrapping is removed, your flowers will be able to breathe. Next, fill a vase with fresh water for your flowers.

Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to the delicacy of your flowers. Do your best to avoid placing them in areas they will be too hot. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. This can cause your flowers to wilt or dry out more quickly. Most flowers thrive best in cooler and more controlled conditions.

Ethylene gas can damage the lifespan of your flowers. So it is important to avoid placing your flowers near any fruit or in the line of cigarette smoke.

Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Periodically tend to your flowers to help preserve their beauty.

• For vase arrangements, provide your flowers with fresh water. Your flowers will drink the water they need to provide themselves with proper hydration.
• For basket arrangements, we recommend providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
• When the water in your vase becomes cloudy, clean out your vase thoroughly with soap and water and then refill it with fresh water. Using soapy water to clean your vase will remove any bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly.
• For any wilting leaves or stems, remove the strongly wilted contents to help maintain your beautiful display.
• Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. A fresh open stem will help your flowers absorb water for hydration. We recommend that you avoid using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and prevent the flowers from being able to absorb the water.

Kwanzaa

Valentine's Day

How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?

Now that you have your stunning flowers, you would like to preserve their beautiful state for as long as possible. Below we have provided some fresh flower care tips to help guide you.

First things first
If your flowers came in plastic, you will need to remove the plastic wrapping as soon as possible. This allows for your flowers to breathe. Then provide fresh water for your flowers as soon as possible.

Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These factors can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Most flowers last longer under cooler and controlled conditions. Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or cigarette smoke. Ethylene gas can reduce the life of your flowers and be detrimental to their lifespan.

Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.

• Keep vase arrangements filled with fresh water. This allows the plants to drink up the water they need for proper hydration.
• For basket arrangements, we suggest providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
• Remember to switch out any cloudy water. You will want to fully clean the inside of your vase with soap and water, thoroughly rinse, and then refill the vase with new water. This will help remove any bacteria that could possibly harm your flowers and cause them to deteriorate more quickly.
• As you notice leaves or stems wilting, remove the strongly wilted contents. This will help your flowers maintain a fresh and appealing appearance.
• To help your flowers to maintain proper hydration, use a sharp knife to cut your stems. Cut the stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom. This will help the flowers to absorb water. It is discouraged to use scissors to cut the flower stems. Scissors can crush the stems, preventing proper water absorption.

Easter

Passover

Admin Professionals Day

Mother's Day

Where is May Flowers located and what are your shop hours?

May Flowers is located in Riverside, CA.

I have a few questions, how can I contact May Flowers?

If you have questions regarding the details of your order, delivery, or other needs, please feel free to contact May Flowers at (951) 687-2487. Our associates would be happy to assist you.

Schedule delivery now so you don't have to worry later.

It is to your advantage to place your order in advance. Select the flowers you love and set the delivery date in advance to ensure you can get your mother’s special flowers. During Mother’s Day, we receive a high volume of flower orders.

When you place an order too late and too close to Mother’s Day, you risk having to select a different product or making flower substitutions. This is due to flower supplies running low with many orders to fill. Waiting upon supply trucks after our supplies have dwindled can also be unpredictable.

Secure your flowers and order delivery date by skipping the stress and ordering in advance.

Father's Day

Grandparents Day

Rosh Hashanah

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah With A Flower Arrangement

Keep the Jewish New Year sweet by ordering a fall flower arrangement for your Rosh Hashanah table. Filled with colorful florals, your friends and family will admire your beautiful display.

During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Get your flowers for Rosh Hashanah today and surprise your host with a decorative floral bouquet perfect for a New Year's gift.

Rosh Hashanah FAQ

What flowers should I order for Rosh Hashanah?

There are no specific flowers that you need to order to celebrate the Jewish new year, but a traditional flower arrangement with sprigs of blue and white roses would be a perfect Rosh Hashanah gift. A fall flower arrangement with red and gold colored flowers makes an excellent choice to honor the tradition of apples and honey. Whether your arrangement is for your table or as thank you to a host, May Flowers can help you.

When should I order my Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement?

If you honor the laws of Yom Tov, you can place your order early and we can arrange delivery on a later day.

National Boss Day

Sweetest Day

Halloween

Halloween Flowers To Die For

Enchant your guests and bring magic to your home with frightfully charming flowers. May Flowers offers a variety of flower options to explore and elevate your decor this spooky season. Not sure how to incorporate them into your Halloween setup this year? No problem. We have a few suggestions.

Halloween Party
Your spook-tacular flower selection will be an excellent eye-catching addition to your Halloween-themed decor. Bewitch your guests as they fill their plates at your snack tables. Illuminate the room with the vibrant colors of autumn and the thrills of October by placing your flowers on your kitchen counter, dining table, or end table.

Special Treat
Fill the room with magic and build the excitement. An excellent way to treat your friends or family this Halloween season is to gift them with a spell-binding collection of flowers. This will not only surprise them but offer them the opportunity to decorate their home as well.

What are great colors for Halloween Flowers?
The colors we use in our Halloween flower arrangements are specially designed to reflect the joys and fun of Halloween. Most arrangements will provide a vibrant assortment of the following colors.

• Orange
• Yellow
• Red
• Purple
• Green
• Black
• White

What does each color stand for?
In stories and the creative world, colors typically possess meaning and evoke a certain set of feelings or thoughts. The colors we love to mix and match with are ones that will have you feeling those October vibes.

• Orange - October, pumpkins, fall, leaves, gourdes, bonfires, sunset, candlelight, candy corn
• Yellow - candy corn, candles, glowing light, life, fall, autumn, stars, magic, fairies, brooms
• Red - vampires, blood, sinister, evil, death, mortality, underworld, passion, anger, fall, autumn
• Purple - Wizards, witches, cloaks, dragons, the night sky, power, wealth, mischievous
• Green - Witches, monsters, potions, zombies, Frankenstein, goblins, glow sticks, aliens, nature
• Black - Darkness, death, shadows, evil, creepy, monsters, black cats, cloaks, witches, the reaper, spiders
• White - ghosts, spirits, eerie, fog or mist, magic, moon, stars, bones, light, white pumpkins

Make This Halloween Spooktacular!