1) Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into a fresh flower food solution or plain tap water. Or, place into a bleach solution (6-8 drops per quart).

2) Change water every 3 days for longevity and outward appearance.

3) Try to find an area in the house, office or room that is less then 80º F, otherwise Sunflowers will open too quickly (jeopardizing life span) and petals will begin to fall/wilt.

4) Customers receiving flowers in stage 3-4 under normal domestic conditions should expect vase life of 6-8 days.