Zinnias in foam

[rewolf]

How do zinnias hold up when designed in foam?
Never done that before but was considering for next weekend.
Any input is appreciated.

 

[BOSS]

I've used them in foam, but they are very short lived (even in open water) and only done them for events the day before... we never cooler them either. I get them from a local grower, and he does not cooler them either.

 

[rewolf]

I've used them in foam, but they are very short lived (even in open water) and only done them for events the day before... we never cooler them either. I get them from a local grower, and he does not cooler them either.

Good to know. Especially the info about no cooler. Thanks!

 

[Kristine]

zinnia have "hairy" stems like gerbs. Low water in the bucket, and can use the same tablets you use in gerb (sorry name escapes me)

I've used them in foam, but yes short lived 3-4 days.

 

[HydrangeaBleu]

You may get some hollow stems which can make them difficult to insert without crushing them. I've tried using a pipe cleaner inserted into the stem to give it some support. You'll probably need to buy extra - luckily they're inexpensive.

 

[rewolf]

Thanks for the input Kristine and Anne!

 

[kynda]

you can also insert a short piece of wire through the center of the flower down into the hollow part of the stem. Just takes a little bit--about an inch or so--to keep the hollow part from collapsing. . .