Freshness and Lasting Fragrance
There is a certain magic in receiving a box of fresh gardenias—their scent immediately filling the air, soft and inviting. Their arrival is an invitation to slow down and embrace beauty in its most delicate form.
Gardenia blooms require a gentle touch and a bit of care to thrive to their fullest. With a little attention, they’ll brighten your home with their signature scent and creamy white blooms, creating a peaceful and dreamy atmosphere.
Here are a few tips to help you make your gardenias feel at home.
Welcoming Gardenias Into Your Home
Like travelers tired from a long journey, freshly delivered gardenias arrive a bit sleepy, their petals soft but thirsty. Upon opening, snap the tips of their stems, much like preparing fresh asparagus, and place in water.
For vine gardenias, place the stems in a clean vessel filled with cool, fresh water. Within hours, they will awaken, their fragrance unfolding in waves. If your blooms arrive stemless, they are best displayed floating face-up in a shallow bowl of water, allowing them room to breathe and bloom in harmony.
Bringing Their Beauty to Life
Whether en masse or scattered like little love notes throughout your space, gardenias are meant to be experienced as you see fit. This is why we deliver our flowers boxed–giving you the freedom to style them as you wish.
Need some inspiration?
A Floating Garden. Place blooms in a shallow bowl with 1-2 inches of water, allowing them to drift elegantly like water lilies. A cluster of gardenias makes an extravagant statement, while a single floating bloom can speak volumes.
Grace the Table. Scatter individual blossoms across a picnic or set table, nestling them beside flickering candles or delicate linen napkins.
For the Cocktail Lover. Perch a gardenia on the rim of a glass, letting its scent mingle with your favorite drink. They look and smell lovely floating in a coupe of champagne or resting atop an iced cocktail.
A Symphony of White: Mix gardenias with your favorite white flowers—roses, peonies, or orchids—for a chic and monochromatic arrangement.
Create Your Own Escape: Let gardenias drift across the surface of a warm bath, transforming your soak into an ethereal retreat. Close your eyes, inhale deeply, and let go.
A Ritual of Presence
Fresh flowers are reminders to savor the present. Let them infuse your daily rituals with romance, turning small acts into something sacred.
Place them beside your bed to wake up and drift to sleep enveloped in their fragrance.
Nestle them on a vanity or dressing table as a touch of elegance to accompany your morning routine.
Position them near an open window to let the breeze carry their scent through your home, filling each corner with a soft perfume.
Gift a single bloom to a loved one, a simple gesture that goes a long way.
The Secret to Their Longevity
Taking a few simple steps can extend the life of your gardenias so you can savor them just a little longer. Treat them as you would a treasured moment—gently, with care, and an appreciation for their impermanence.
● Refrigeration: A Spa Retreat for Your Blooms
When not on display, tuck your gardenias into the fridge inside a breathable bag with a damp paper towel. This little-known trick can extend their freshness, giving you a few more precious days to enjoy them.
● Hydration is Key
Keep their water clean and fresh, changing it daily to prevent bacteria from shortening their lifespan. A light misting of their petals helps maintain their velvety texture, keeping them luminous for longer.
● A Shield from the Elements
Protect your gardenias from direct sunlight and harsh heat. They thrive in cool, shaded areas.
● Minimal Handling
Handle blooms with wet hands to avoid bruising their delicate petals, and when adjusting arrangements, touch them sparingly to maintain their pristine condition. Unlike many gardenias, High Camp blooms are exceptionally fresh and can be handled without gloves, allowing you to fully appreciate their soft texture and fragrance.
When the Moment Passes
Like life’s most beautiful experiences, gardenias are not meant to last forever. Their impermanence is part of what makes them so special. When their petals begin to fade, embrace the transformation. Dry them to preserve their fragrance a little longer or press them between the pages of a book, turning them into keepsakes of a moment well lived.
Even as their physical form fades, their essence lingers, weaving itself into memory, into the air, into the heart. Breathe them in. Adorn your home, your life, your senses. And when the time comes, let them go with gratitude for the beauty they brought.
Gardenias are an invitation to romance, to the art of appreciating what is fleeting. Love them, care for them, and above all, let them remind you that life’s most exquisite moments are meant to be lived fully, deeply, and beautifully.
