Roses are the number one-selling flower in our shop. Whether you receive roses as a gift or buy them for yourself, they will either come arranged, boxed, or wrapped.
No matter how they are presented or packaged, there are seven steps to fresh-cut rose care you should follow for maximum vase life.
Here is a short video that shows you these fresh-cut rose care steps. After you have completed the seven steps, there is only one more thing for you to do: Enjoy your roses!
I hope you liked the video and saw how easy it is to care for your roses.
Recapping the Seven Steps
Here are the seven steps to fresh-cut rose care you should follow
- Remove any leaves that may be underwater.
- While holding the stems underwater in a sink or under running water, cut about one inch off each stem with a sharp knife or shears. DO NOT let the newly cut end dry off before transferring it back to your arrangement or other container.
- Immediately after the stems are cut, place your roses in a clean, deep vase filled with warm preservative solution (approximately 100 degrees F). If possible, leave them in a cool, dark room or refrigerator to ‘condition’ for 2 or 3 hours after arranging.
- Water to which a good floral preservative has been added is the best solution in which to arrange fresh-cut roses. Using it as recommended will provide additional days of vase life. Avoid using water from a water softener.
- Temperature is key to keeping roses fresh and extending their vase life. Display your fresh-cut rose arrangements in a cool area out of direct sunlight and drafts.
- A wilted rose may be revived by submerging it in water in a sink or bathtub. In 20 to 60 minutes, the rose should have absorbed enough water to replenish itself. While submerged, cut off 1 inch of the stem using a sharp knife or scissors.
- Roses are thirsty flowers. It is important to check that the vase is full and add a preservative solution often. If arranged in a basket or other container, be sure floral foam materials are completely saturated and the container is full daily.
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