HEATHER

Species Name: Erica gracilis (pronounced "air-i-ka gras-i-lis")

Also Known As: Heath

Available: November through March

Colors: Rose, White, Lavender

Vase Life: 5 to 7 days

CARE FOR ARRANGED HEATHER

1. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
2. Check water level daily to make sure Heather is in 2 inches of water and preservative solution and add warm water as needed.
3. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
4. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)

CARE FOR BOXED HEATHER

1. Unpack flowers immediately.
2. Prepare a clean container and fill it 2 inches high with warm water and a flower preservative.
3. Remove all foliage on stem that would be below the water line in the container.
4. Cut 1 inch from the flower stems, preferably under water, at an angle so that the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the container.
5. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas.
6. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
7. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
8. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)