Find out how the arrangement is made
After receiving flowers in Saint Petersburg, first establish what sits inside the box or basket: floral foam, a water container or another support. The care routine depends on that construction. Gifts that look similar can be made differently, so a universal instruction to add a glass of water is not useful. Keep the care note supplied with the order and send the florist a photograph if you are unsure. Do not dismantle the gift just to inspect its base: first ask where water is meant to be added.
Container arrangements still need water
Flowers in a box are not dried flowers and do not become independent of water. Floral foam needs to remain moist, while an internal vase needs its water level checked. Add water carefully to the intended inner part, following the florist's instructions. Avoid soaking the outer cardboard box, and protect any surface that could be marked by an accidental spill. The correct quantity depends on the container, so use its actual construction as your guide rather than applying a measurement suggested for an unrelated bouquet or a much larger basket.
Choose a suitable place
Position the gift away from radiators and other direct heat sources. For an ordinary vase bouquet, basic care includes a clean container, fresh water and removing foliage below the waterline. The RHS provides general cut-flower advice, while Illinois Extension highlights keeping floral foam hydrated. These general principles do not replace instructions for a particular arrangement. If the florist supplies specific guidance for your flowers, keep it with the card so the person caring for the gift can refer to it later.
Plan before moving the gift
When repositioning the arrangement, support its stable base and clear the destination first. Do not lift it by the flowers or decorative wrapping. Before a journey, ask the florist how to transport that particular format without spilling water or disturbing the design. This is especially useful before ordering if the recipient will go straight to a restaurant or travel home after the handover. Avoid leaving the gift in a car for an extended period; preparing an appropriate indoor place is a more useful plan than hoping it can wait until later.
Catalogue examples and questions to ask
For an example of a boxed arrangement, explore For Queen; for a white basket, compare White Sweet. Look at the photographs and sizes, then ask about the base and how to add water to the chosen version. Those questions help the recipient care for the gift without guessing. When ordering for somebody else, request clear care guidance with the flowers. SENTION offers free delivery around the clock and same-day orders in Saint Petersburg; specific urgent timing requires confirmation. Avoid promising a fixed vase life: the composition and conditions after delivery both matter.
