Caring for your cut roses
SHOP CUT ROSES
Nothing quite compares to a freshly cut, vibrant bunch of roses. Caring for these classic flowers doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some fresh tips to ensure your roses look the best and their brightest for as long as possible.
Nothing quite compares to a freshly cut, vibrant bunch of roses. Caring for these classic flowers doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some fresh tips to ensure your roses look the best and their brightest for as long as possible.
TIP 1
Hydration, hydration, hydration! Whether your roses are a gift or if you’ve purchased them yourself, ensure that you get them into water as soon as you can. If you have a while to go before getting home, you can wrap the stems in damp paper towels.
TIP 2
Flower food is incredibly important for cut flowers. Always add the flower food supplied with your bouquet to the water. If you plan to change the water regularly, it would be worthwhile to purchase your own bottle of flower food. This is the best way to prolong the life of your cut roses.
TIP 3
Remove any leaves that would fall below the water line. Leaves in the water will contribute to bacteria which will shorten the vase life of your cut roses.
TIP 4
Always display your roses in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight and drafts. Avoid spots of direct heat or extreme temperatures.
TIP 5
Give roses a "face-lift" by gently removing discoloured or drooping petals from roses to give them a fresh, just-received appearance even after several days.