Choose a bright room but keep the bouquet out of direct sunlight. A cool table or shelf away from radiators, fireplaces, and air-conditioning vents gives flowers the most stable conditions.
Keep the vase away from ripening fruit, which releases ethylene gas and speeds up ageing. At night, moving the bouquet to a cooler hallway or room can also help, provided the spot is protected from frost and strong draughts.
Quick tips
Indirect light
Let flowers brighten the room without sitting in a hot sunny window.
Avoid fruit
Keep arrangements away from fruit bowls and ripening produce.
Cool nights
A slightly cooler room overnight can slow the ageing of delicate blooms.
