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Yesterday we saw the results from using Crowning Glory versus no spray. Today I’m testing Crowning Glory versus two of it’s competitors – FloraLife Finishing Touch and Aquafinish Clear.

Here are the gerbera daisies treated with the sprays on Thursday morning:

I did put the gerber daisies back in the cooler overnight, they sat out on the design table all day Thursday and Friday without any water source. On Saturday morning I finally noticed a difference:


Crowning Glory

Aquafinish Clear

FloraLife Finishing Touch

The Verdict:
Honestly, I’m impressed by all three products. It took 48 hours for me to notice a difference in the Gerber Daisies! Yes, the Finishing Touch showed fatigue first, but that’s a long time out of water! I would say that Crowning Glory held up the best.
A few things to note, I use Crowning Glory here in Denver because we have such low humidity and our flowers dry out quickly. For comparison Denver is currently at 28% humidity, San Francisco is at 70% and Chicago is at 45%.

Flowers and all three hydration spray products for this test were provided by Amato Wholesale Florist
www.amatodenver.com
6601 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 287-3329
Thank you Amato’s for your support!

What other products would you like to see us test??

9 Responses

  1. I am LOVING these comparison posts! Thanks for the valuable insight. And – I’m also loving the new look of the blog. Well done Alicia & Chuck!

    1. Hi Amanda!
      I’m so glad you are enjoying the comparison posts!! It’s all stuff I’ve wondered for awhile and decided it is time to give these products a try! Wondering what I’ll try next, maybe flower food??
      Thanks for the comment on the blog – still a few things I’m trying to figure out but I think it’s a bit clearer and easier on the eyes now. 🙂

  2. I’m really liking all of these comparison posts. The unscientific way of seeing some of these things is awesome. PLUS the fact that I never used crowning glory or anything else for that matter. I’m a believer now that it does work.

    1. Thank you, Alex! That’s exactly what I was thinking when embarking on these tests. Sure the companies put out pretty test results — let’s see what happens when these products are used by a normal floral designer!!
      I’ve always been a big fan of Crowning Glory, well, at least since moving to Colorado!

  3. Love your comparisons, I was a believer in crowning glory from my own experience but it’s great to see a real comparison. Love your blog!

    1. Hi Tina! Thank you for your comment – I’m glad you enjoy the blog!! I agree, I’ve been a fan of Crowning Glory for years but it was really cool to have my feelings about it confirmed.
      Anything else you’d like to see us test?

  4. Thanks – Really appreciate the results.
    I use Finshing touch on Plants as well.
    I used Growning Glory this Valentines Day on all my arrangements, noticed a glossy finish!
    Worth switching to Crowning Glory after your amazing test results.
    Are there any flowers we cannot use crowning glory on.