I am making centrepieces for wedding tables this Saturday. The ivy "circles" to go around vases will be lightly sprayed with silver paint. I had a practise run a few months ago and they stayed looking fresh for 3 or 4 days. However, I made another one today and it wilted within hours. Could this be because of the new softer growth! Any suggestions for keeping it looking fresh longer would be appreciated.
stevee6,
Nov 27, 7:00am
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Sink the ivy in water overnight, leaves, stems and all. One of the secrets an 'old florist' taught me.
chriisyr28,
Nov 28, 12:39am
Thanks stevee. Just wondering how long it would take to dry before I can spray it.
stevee6,
Nov 28, 2:26am
Dry it off with paper towels and give it an hour with just the bottom of the stems in water to keep the moisture up. If you tape the bottoms with florist tape or even brown packing tape when you make the circles, that will also help the ivy stay turgid and strong.
mokaumoi,
Nov 28, 3:23am
Also try to pick older growth, not the tender young paler green leaves.
chriisyr28,
Nov 28, 3:43am
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Thanks for your replies. I will pick it tomorrow and soak it in the bath.
gilligee,
Nov 24, 9:10pm
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This is the most important information. Don't pick this years growth until it has matured.
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