Ready to know the *secret* to keep your beautiful roses fresh and alive LONGER?! . .
Buy best quality first. Gently pinch the top of the steam, just where it connects to the roses bud. It should be firm. The petals should all be free of any brown or bruises.
If possible, bring fresh water to transport them home in. Also, if possible, always buy from a refrigerated space
*extra tip* If unable to put roses into vase right away, store in fridge. Even for an hour while you get things ready.
Now for what you will need:
- Vase *I like clear glass vases with a wide base and tall thinner neck, but be sure to keep away from natural light (windows) and heat. Be sure vase is freshly cleaned with warm soapy water.
- sharp cutting knife *in a pinch I use very sharp scissors, although scissors tend to squish/smash the steam as it cuts.
- Plant Food packet, if one cane with roses.
- Soda Water/Club Soda *Room temp
- lemon lime flavored soda (7up,Sprite,Sierra Mist) *Room Temp
-A nice counter space or table to work on, and a trash can, or bag for clippings
READY:
1. Put about half the packet of flower food in clean vase along with enough Soda water to fill vase up about 3-5"
2. One rose at a time, cut steam at 45degree angle. Be sure to remove any foliage near bottom. I prefer to remove all foliage for a cleaner, rose only look.
3. Quickly place rose into vase.
4. Continue same with each rose. I like to vary the height slightly so its not all the same. *Also, you may keep in mind, in a few days you can recut the ends so keep enough length available.
5. Fill vase with 7up. I fill to the where the base becomes the neck.
** This method has made my roses last between 10-12days! I add a touch of room temp soda every few days and sometimes recut the stems after several days. ****
