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Wondering how to make flowers last longer? Our Bendigo florists share a simple care routine, a vase life guide by flower, and mistakes to avoid.

How to Keep Flowers Fresh: Quick Tips at a Glance

If you only take away a handful of flower care tips from this guide, make it these:

• Trim stems at an angle before they go in the vase.
• Keep the vase and water clean, and change the water every two days.
• Use flower food if you have it.
• Keep flowers cool and out of direct sun.
• Keep them away from ripening fruit.

Whether you're after a fresh native flower bouquet to dry yourself or a native florist Bendigo locals trust to create a bouquet designed to last, Flower Mint is here to help. As a dedicated native florist in Bendigo, we source the best seasonal native blooms and can advise on which varieties will dry most beautifully for your home, event or wedding.

How to Care for Native Flowers Native flowers generally last longer than traditional cut flowers if you re-cut the stems on an angle, use lukewarm water, keep them out of...

Here in Bendigo, our native and rustic arrangements are some of our most-loved creations. So we've put together an A–Z guide to the Australian and South African natives you'll commonly find in our studio — perfect if you're curious about what's in your bouquet, or want to request something specific for your next order.

The best native flower bouquet is built the same way any good bouquet is built: around structure, not just pretty individual stems. A florist starts with a focal bloom to anchor the eye, layers in filler flowers for texture and movement, then finishes with foliage to fill out the shape and add scent. What sets a native bouquet apart is the character of the blooms themselves: bold and sculptural, and suited to Australian conditions. Because natives are bred to cope with heat, dry spells and the odd cold snap, they tend to hold their shape and colour well once cut, which is part of why they have become such a popular gift here in Bendigo.