The Art of Poppy Care: Handling Our New Collection with Confidence
Delicate yet bold, poppies are the unexpected statement flower winning the hearts of modern designers. With silk-like petals and a quietly poetic presence, they bring sculptural elegance and emotional depth to contemporary floral work.
At Floraprima, our new Poppy Collection celebrates quality you can see and feel — strong stems, vivid color palettes, and consistently large, graceful blooms. Yet like all things rare and refined, poppies ask for a touch of care to truly shine.
Here’s how to ensure they arrive in perfect form — and bloom exactly when you need them to.
Receive & Store
Once your poppies arrive, keep them in a cool, dry, shaded space, away from direct sunlight or excess humidity. Think of this as their moment of rest — a pause before their grand reveal. Wait to process them until you’re ready to begin hydration; a little patience here makes all the difference.
Plan for Use
Poppies are most impactful when they bloom on cue. For events or installations, begin hydrating about 48 hours in advance. This window lets the blooms open naturally while giving you full creative control over their stage of bloom.
Cut & Hydrate
Use clean, sharp clippers to recut each stem at a diagonal, then place immediately into fresh, room-temperature water. This ensures optimal hydration and helps the poppies recover smoothly from travel.
Florist Tip: For even better water uptake, briefly singe the cut ends with a lighter or flame for 5–10 seconds before placing them in water. This seals the hollow stem and promotes steady hydration — a professional secret for long-lasting blooms.
Encourage Blooming
As your poppies hydrate, their fuzzy green pods will begin to loosen — nature’s cue that the bloom is ready to emerge. To guide the timing, gently peel the casing upward from the base once it begins to open naturally. Handle with care; the petals are incredibly delicate, and a soft touch makes all the difference.
This simple step helps the poppy unfurl into its full expressive form and rich color — ready for the spotlight in any event or design.
Your Poppies, Elevated
At Floraprima, we believe beauty lives in the details — from sourcing the world’s finest blooms to ensuring every stem arrives event-ready. Our Poppy Collection was created for designers who value intention, precision, and artistry.
Available year-round and renowned for color, size, and consistency, our poppies are more than flowers — they’re a design signature.
Discover the Poppy Collection
Ready to elevate your floral language? Explore the complete Poppy Collection, available through Floraprima’s global network.
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