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Flower Care

How can I make my flowers last longer?

Certain varieties of cut flowers last longer than others. Carnations, for example, can remain vibrant for long periods. Roses have a shorter vase life, but are prized for their special and delicate beauty. When buying flowers, be sure to ask your florist how long you should expect your arrangement to last. Whatever variety you choose, a little TLC will go a long way to keep your blooms looking fresh longer. Here are a few handy tips that can help add days to their beauty!

Essentials for your flowers

Keep them in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit; 18 to 22 degrees Celsius), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, direct drafts from a ceiling fan, and the tops of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, causing flowers to dehydrate.)

When your flowers arrive in wet foam

Keep the floral foam soaked in water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.

When your flowers are arranged in water

Keep the vase filled with water containing floral food provided by your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.

If the solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely. If possible, recut the stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.

Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial growth that can harm the flowers.

When your flowers have woody stems and branches (such as Quince, Forsythia, or Lilac)

Cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place in warm water containing fresh floral food to promote flower opening.

What is floral food and why use it?

Floral food is a combination of additives that help to nourish the flowers and discourage bacteria from growing in the water. It is one of the best—and easiest—ways to extend the life of your flowers. It is very important to follow the directions on the package correctly. Improperly mixed floral food can do more harm than good.

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Steve & Debbie Tubbs, along with their staff welcome you to Ben’s Floral & Frame Designs.

Since 1988 Ben’s Floral & Frame Designs has proudly served the Albert Lea-Freeborn County area. In fact, we have been selected as the “Best Flower Shop” in the community numerous years by the Albert Lea Tribune Readers. With over 165 years of combined floral experience; Steve, Debbie, and their staff are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.

We are centrally located in Albert Lea; and, only four blocks from the Albert Lea Medical Center-Mayo Health Systems (formerly called Naeve Hospital). Our beautifully landscaped building is on picturesque Fountain Lake and across from New Denmark Park. Our flower cooler is filled with a wide selection of fresh flowers and unique arrangements designed with flowers that arrive daily. Healthy green and blooming plants bask in our sun-filled solarium.

Deliveries are made constantly throughout the day, and may include fun “extras” like balloons, plush animals, & handmade truffles.

Visit our shop and you will understand what makes us an Albert Lea destination. Our 2,500 square foot showroom is full of beautiful home décor and accent furniture creatively displayed to inspire you.

Conveniently located adjacent to Ben’s Floral & Frame Designs is our café, Lakeside Café & Creamery. Lakeside Café & Creamery has a delicious menu featuring deli-style sandwiches (we bake our own bread), choice of three different soups daily and chili, fresh-baked goodies, hand-dipped ice cream, and gourmet coffee drinks. Delivery of boxed lunches, sandwich platters, and dessert platters is available as part of a floral order or as a separate treat.

Our shop serves the following areas: Albert Lea, Albert Lea Medical Center, Alden, Armstrong, Austin, Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Bonnerup Funeral Serice, Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes, Clarks Grove, Conger, Ellendale, Emmons, Fountain Lake Treatment Center, Friedrich's Funeral Home, Freeborn, Geneva, Glenville, Gordonsville, Hartland, Hayward, Hollandale, Lake Mills, IA, Lerdal, Manchester, Mansfield, Maple Island, Mayer Funeral Home, Moscow, Myrtle, Oakland, Twin Lakes, Worlein Funeral Home. We can also coordinate your floral & gift giving needs worldwide through our network of professional florists.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us by e-mail at info@bensfloral.com or call us directly at (800) 732-8523. We're always here to serve you and make your flower-sending experience a pleasure.

Ben's Floral & Frame Designs
410 Bridge Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007

A local delivery fee of $5.99 will be added to each order, for each address. (For deliveries outside our local delivery area, this fee may vary.)

U.S. orders must be received before 12:00 p.m. in the recipient's time zone to help assure same-day delivery. Orders received after that time will be delivered the following day.

We will do our best to accommodate deliveries at a specific time of day, but we cannot guarantee it.

We are unable to make deliveries on Sundays, except for funeral visitations. All other orders requesting delivery on this day will be delivered the following business day.

Deliveries of orders to rural route addresses or cemeteries cannot be guaranteed. We will be happy to accept your international orders if you call our shop directly. We are unable to accept international orders over the internet.

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