Flowers are handmade with gum paste. Please allow 1 week to make and dry blossoms enough for packaging. Royal Blue and Bright Red are made with fondant and may take an extra few days to dry.  Flowers can be kept for years when stored in a cool, dry and dark place such as a cupboard - just place in a sealed container or bag. DO NOT FREEZE OR REFRIDGERATE. Items are extremely fragile, I will package them the as safely as I can. Please contact me if there are any problems with condition upon arrival.