All buckets, vases and tools used to cut and re hydrate roses must be clean and bacteria free. | If you do not add floral preservative, change the water and re-cut the stems every day or so. |
If you purchased your flowers ahead of time for a special event, cut the stems and place them in water (and floral preservative if you choose) | Maintaining proper temperatures and humidity in your cooler is also critical to extending vase life of your roses. |
New and Improved floral preservatives made specifically for Roses are now available from both Floralife and Chrysal and tests have proven that they make roses last longer.
| Place your flowers in an area away from direct sunlight until ready for your event. We also recommend cooler temperatures and high relative humidity if possible. |
Professional cleaning agents are available from major floral preservative manufacturers such as Chrysal and Floralife and are preferred over the traditional method of cleaning with bleach. |
Cut flower stem ends to create fresh surface to absorb water and remove any faded stem base. | It is essential to use water treated with the recommended dose of floral preservative. Using the improper dose of preservative can be ineffective and actually may damage your roses. |
Remove all foliage below the water line and place in a clean container filled with cool water and, optionally, floral preservative. | Rose stems should be cut and rehydrated upon receipt and the farm sleeve or protective cardboard should be left on for the first 4 hours of hydration. |
Roses should be hydrated using cool or room temperature water (10 to 20 degrees C) and, when using a proper floral preservative, can be hydrated in the cooler.
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