Sure, I will the next time I get it in. I don't use it often, and when I do I forage it locally off some friendly trees. It's pretty hardy and easy to work with! Are you having specific struggles?
@@elenastouse4240 Woof, yeah, I know what you're saying....it's like you have a slightly organic arrangement/bouquet and then a fatty piece of ivy tumbling down. I find I have to pair it with more linear items so it's not all balls-out on it's own. So like, maybe putting a few sprigs of plumosa to bridge the awkwardness?
We recommend letting them hydrate and open before reflexing. You can wait to reflex until you're about to use the stem, ensuring for perfect placement!
Great question, sorry I didn't think to cover that! - Carnations: You can smoosh those open when you receive them, but I typically wait a day to let them open organically and soften up. Either way, you can't hurt'em! - Roses: I definitely wait a couple days and reflex right before I design with them. All of those stunning reflexed roses you see on Insta are OLD roses. The older they are, the better they reflex. - Lisianthus: I wait until right before I design with them. I pull all my bouquet recipes into their individual hydration vases, reflex anything I want, and then build. It's way fast to do things in batches, instead of prepping bouquet flowers and pulling recipes after each build, pull and prep them at one time, and then build at one time. For some reason, it's so much faster and you can get in the 'design flow' easier!
They can be, just be sure to seal up any fruits/veggies, turn your fridge to the warmest setting, and keep the blooms away from the walls of the fridge!
Do you ever purchase from flower Farmer's?? I have Lisianthus growing and they are perrennial here in north central Florida!! I have contacted several florist, and this will be my first season for growing flowers as a business. Curious minds?!
As a florist, YES, I have a local farm in Oklahoma that I adore. I still have to buy from wholesale because they don't grow some things that I need, but I find I have great success with local farms. When selling on a national level, I have to use wholesalers that buy from California, Florida, and South American farms....and off of the Dutch market. Not many local farms can ship, and their product is typically too delicate to ship well. I would LOVE to be able to grow Lizzy, not sure if it can grow here though, but I'm going to check! XOXOXO
Just a note: if you buy lisianthus from a local flower farmer, they won't be smooshed and shouldn't have botrytis. This was the biggest complaint from florists this year. After seeing the locally grown ones, they are excited to work with it again. And many flower farmers are very willing to grow the varieties you need.
We love locally grown flowers too! Not all of our brides have the option to purchase locally grown flowers due to location and seasonality, so they need to pick up from a wholesaler or have them shipped.
Thank you for highlighting the amazing work of local flower farmers! Their dedication and talent are inspiring, and the quality of their blooms is something to be celebrated. We're so fortunate to work in an industry where so much talent and passion go into growing beautiful flowers!
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Yes, they DO open. My husband got them for me last Feb 14. And a closed bud has opened yesterday, that around 6 days.
i didn't realise can do reflex with Lisianthus, thank you~!😊
I didn't learn it until a few years back and it's been a game changer ESPECIALLY with Brown Lizzy!
Lisianthus so beauty ❤❤❤ thank you so much for sharing
Thank you for your kind comment!
I just got a super flat bunch of Lisianthus so I came straight to your videos for advice. Thank you! What are your thoughts on flower food?
I like it when a flower is a bit sad and needs a glucose boost, but in general I dont use it in event florals.
Thank you! Helped so much! Would you consider making a video on working with ivy, please? ☺️
Sure, I will the next time I get it in. I don't use it often, and when I do I forage it locally off some friendly trees. It's pretty hardy and easy to work with! Are you having specific struggles?
Thank you!!! Yes, cleaning it and how to place it in arrangements so that it shows to its best advantage. Mine tends to look like an afterthought... 😊
@@elenastouse4240 Woof, yeah, I know what you're saying....it's like you have a slightly organic arrangement/bouquet and then a fatty piece of ivy tumbling down. I find I have to pair it with more linear items so it's not all balls-out on it's own. So like, maybe putting a few sprigs of plumosa to bridge the awkwardness?
When do you suggest reflexing them? Right before working them into arrangements or when you're first receiving your flowers.
We recommend letting them hydrate and open before reflexing. You can wait to reflex until you're about to use the stem, ensuring for perfect placement!
When should I reflex roses, carnations, and lisianthus? On arrival (wed), the next day (thur) or the day of designing (fri)? Thanks!
Great question, sorry I didn't think to cover that!
- Carnations: You can smoosh those open when you receive them, but I typically wait a day to let them open organically and soften up. Either way, you can't hurt'em!
- Roses: I definitely wait a couple days and reflex right before I design with them. All of those stunning reflexed roses you see on Insta are OLD roses. The older they are, the better they reflex.
- Lisianthus: I wait until right before I design with them. I pull all my bouquet recipes into their individual hydration vases, reflex anything I want, and then build. It's way fast to do things in batches, instead of prepping bouquet flowers and pulling recipes after each build, pull and prep them at one time, and then build at one time. For some reason, it's so much faster and you can get in the 'design flow' easier!
I love the flower and bud together but that's just me :)
I feel ya, and same! I only cut it apart if it's an awkward length or it keeps twisting in my hand. XOXOX
Do they need to be refrigerated? I thought the website said they could
They can be, just be sure to seal up any fruits/veggies, turn your fridge to the warmest setting, and keep the blooms away from the walls of the fridge!
reflux! wow! Thanks for sharing!
It's amazing what reflexing will do!
Do you ever purchase from flower Farmer's?? I have Lisianthus growing and they are perrennial here in north central Florida!!
I have contacted several florist, and this will be my first season for growing flowers as a business.
Curious minds?!
As a florist, YES, I have a local farm in Oklahoma that I adore. I still have to buy from wholesale because they don't grow some things that I need, but I find I have great success with local farms.
When selling on a national level, I have to use wholesalers that buy from California, Florida, and South American farms....and off of the Dutch market. Not many local farms can ship, and their product is typically too delicate to ship well.
I would LOVE to be able to grow Lizzy, not sure if it can grow here though, but I'm going to check!
XOXOXO
Can I grow Lisanthis in a pot?
Hmmm, I haven't tried it! I'd ask a local gardener or garden center to be sure!
I've done many flower arrangements with Lisianthus and, in my experience, the buds DO open with time :)
Really?!?! I've never seen the closed ones open for me by the time the wedding comes. That's incredible for you, though! XOXO
@@FlowerMoxie They take a while, not a day or two.
@@belleepoque07 good to know. I have a bunch of Lisianthus with closed buds.
Just a note: if you buy lisianthus from a local flower farmer, they won't be smooshed and shouldn't have botrytis. This was the biggest complaint from florists this year. After seeing the locally grown ones, they are excited to work with it again. And many flower farmers are very willing to grow the varieties you need.
We love locally grown flowers too! Not all of our brides have the option to purchase locally grown flowers due to location and seasonality, so they need to pick up from a wholesaler or have them shipped.
Support local farmers. You have no idea the quality of the product they provide
Thank you for highlighting the amazing work of local flower farmers! Their dedication and talent are inspiring, and the quality of their blooms is something to be celebrated. We're so fortunate to work in an industry where so much talent and passion go into growing beautiful flowers!