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How to Keep a Dozen Red Roses Fresh
How to Keep a Dozen Red Roses Fresh. How to Keep a Dozen Red Roses Fresh. To make that special and romantic gift last as long as possible, follow these guidelines.
How to Keep a Dozen Red Roses Fresh. To make that special and romantic gift last as long as possible, follow these guidelines.
Things You'll Need
Floral Preservatives
A Dozen Red Roses
Pruning Shears
Vases
Knife
Step 1
Store the roses in a cool place - ideally a refrigerator - if you can't get them into water immediately. A cool environment will help to slow the deterioration process.
Step 2
Fill a vase with warm or tepid water. Make sure it's no cooler than room temperature. Warm water will be absorbed more quickly.
Step 3
Add floral preservatives to the water if you have some available. Follow the package instructions.
Step 4
Cut off any foliage that will lie below the waterline (it will rot), as well as any torn leaves.
Step 5
Cut off about 1 inch of the stems, either straight across or at a slant, using a knife rather than scissors. Do this while the stem is submerged in a basin of warm or tepid water.
Step 6
Place the roses in water immediately after cutting them.
Step 7
Change the water and recut the stems daily, taking extra care to remove any leaves that may have wilted or dipped into the water. This will help prevent bacteria buildup. If you're using preservatives, add more solution every other day.
Step 8
Keep the flowers in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heaters, air conditioners and drafts. At night, move your roses to the coolest part of the house. This will help them last longer.
