Here’s how to keep your roses looking fresher for as long as possible.
A vase of roses instantly brightens and enlivens a room but they don’t always last very long.
Sooner, rather than later, they start to wilt.
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There are, however, ways tomake flowers in floral arrangements last longer, and roses are no exception.
With proper care, roses can last seven to ten days.
Try these tips on your next bunch of roses to keep them looking fresher for longer.
Prepare the Vase
It’s important to clean the vase you plan to put your flowers in.
This is all about letting fresh, clean water do its job in keeping those blooms gorgeous.
Use Lukewarm Water
When you fill the vase, use clean, fresh, lukewarm room-temperature water.
Water that is too hot or too cold can shock the blooms and shorten their life.
The amount of water to fill the vase is important too.
Filling the vase 3/4 full of water is just about right.
Dissolve the packet in the vase with water before putting the flowers in.
The vinegar inhibits the growth of bacteria to keep your flowers fresher longer.
Vodka, just like the bleach in ready-made flower food, acts as an antibacterial agent,.
A few drops are fully sufficient to do the job.
This mixture provides a similar set of benefits as store-bought flower food.
Sometimes florists leave guard petals to protect them during transit.
Guard petals may be slightly green or brown.
“They are easy to spot and could be easily mistaken for wilted or dying petals.
All you should probably do is carefully remove them.
Also, remove leaves below the water line.
If leaves sit in standing water, it encourages bacterial growth.
However, to not remove the thorns.
To reduce air bubbles from forming, there are a few tricks to snip the stems.
Use sharp pruners to cut the stems.
Change The Water
Changing the water regularlywill help keep your roses fresh.
When you change the water, be sure to remove spent leaves.
Florists recommend changing the water every few days, especially if it’s cloudy.
When you change the water, also re-trim the stems and add flower food to the fresh water.
Keep The Roses Cool
Roses like cooler temperatures.
Overnight, florists recommend refrigerating your roses or placing them in the coolest, dark spot in your home.
Keep the flowers out of direct sunlight and away from hot or cold drafty air.
