Care & Handling

• SUNFLOWER CARE — HANDLE THE HEAVIEST HEAD
  

  Three things that keep the head from drooping.

  A sunflower head can weigh up to 200 grams, sitting on a stem that has to draw enough water to support it through a hot Singapore week. The single most common sunflower complaint — “the head drooped on day 3” — is almost always a water-uptake problem, not a flower problem.

  Card 1 — Re-cut and use a tall, narrow vase

  The 60–80cm stems are long and thirsty. Re-cut each stem at a 45° angle, then place in the tallest, narrowest vase you can find — sunflower stems need to be supported high up the stem, not just at the base. A wide-mouth vase lets the heavy head pull the stem sideways within hours; a narrow vase holds it straight. If you don’t have a narrow vase, group multiple sunflowers together so they support each other.

  Card 2 — Strip all foliage below the waterline aggressively

  Sunflower leaves are large, water-greedy, and rot in vase water within 24 hours, dramatically clouding the water and starving the head. Strip every leaf from the bottom 15cm. Yes, you’ll feel like you’re over-stripping. You aren’t. Leaves below water are the single biggest cause of sunflower head droop — once the water goes bad, the stem can’t pull enough hydration to support the heavy head.

  Card 3 — Change water daily for the first 3 days

  Sunflowers drink heavily for the first 72 hours after cutting — a single bundle can transpire over a litre of water across that period. Top up the vase daily and completely change the water on days 1, 2, and 3. After day 3, the consumption rate drops and a change every 2 days is sufficient. Skip this and the head droops by day 4 regardless of how perfect everything else was.WHOLESALE SUNFLOWERS SINGAPORE – FAQ
  Q1. How much does a bunch of sunflowers cost?
  Our wholesale price for Malaysia sunflowers (12cm head, 60–80cm stem) is fr $18.00 inc. GST per bunch of 10 stems.
  Q2. Do I require a trade account to purchase sunflowers wholesale?
  No. All customers pay the same wholesale price – no application, no membership, no trade card needed. Walk into our cold room at 50 Gambas Crescent, or shop online.
  Q3. What is the minimum order quantity for sunflowers?
  1 bunch of 5 stems. There is no minimum order quantity at DWF. For graduation season (May-June and November) and Father’s Day, bulk orders can be placed in advance – WhatsApp us at +65 8845 8888.
  Q4. Are sunflowers available all-year round?
  Yes. Malaysian farms produce sunflowers all-year round with guaranteed quality.
  Q5. What are the sizes of the heads?
  Malaysia standard sunflowers: 12-14cm head diameter. Head sizes are verified at our cold room – the dimensions you see in our online product photos may vary depending on harvest week and type.
  Q6. What kind of sunflowers should I use for graduation bouquets?
  Malaysia standard sunflowers are the choice for graduation season – the right size for hand bouquets, availability throughout the two graduation peaks in Singapore (convocation season May-June, NUS/SMU/NTU graduations in November), and the most affordable pricing. We stock up well before both graduation periods.
  Q7. How long do sunflowers last in water?
  7-10 days. Unlike roses or lilies that have a slow fade after peak, sunflowers wilt almost instantly after their peak. The most important factor is the daily water change technique within the first three days (see above for instructions). With daily water change, expect 10 days; without it, 5-6 days.
  Q8. When do we restock fresh sunflowers?
  Malaysia sunflowers are received in our warehouse in Singapore through thrice weekly cross Causeway deliveries – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stock is plentiful in May-June and November due to graduation seasons in Singapore.