Fill Your Home with Fresh Cut Roses
A
well placed arrangement of fresh cut roses adds beauty and elegance to any
space. Unfortunately for us arrangements
will not stay fresh forever, but there are steps we can take to lengthen the
time we have to enjoy fresh cut roses.
Cut Roses
in the Morning
Cutting
roses in the middle of the day will cause them to wither much faster. Plus, it is more pleasant to cut roses in
morning than in the blazing midday sun.
Take Warm
Water
to the Garden
Cutting
a rose from the bush will remove it from its source of food and water as well
as open it up to air which causes the rose to deteriorate. Placing freshly cut stems in water as quickly
as possible will prevent air bubbles from moving up the stem and will keep the
roses hydrated.
Cut at a 5
Leaflet
Encourage
healthy growth by cutting above a five leaflet at a 45° angle. Cutting an outward facing five leaflet encourages
new growth away from the center of the bush.
Cutting at a 45° angle allows water to roll off the cane preventing bacteria
and fungus from collecting on the cane.
Remove Leaves
and Thorns
Decomposing
foliage encourages bacteria growth in the water which shortens the lifespan of
your cut roses. Leave foliage at the top
of the stem and remove any leaves that will be below the waterline in your
vase.
Use a Sanitized
Vase
and Add
a Floral
Preservative
Using
a vase without sanitizing it first introduces old bacteria to the fresh roses
shortening their lifespan. When making
an arrangement, start with a clean vase and add a floral preservative which inhibits
bacteria growth, feeds the stem, and acidifies the water.
Change the Water
Every
two days, empty the old water and refill the vase with clean water and more
floral preservative. This will keep the
bacteria levels down and keep the roses fresher longer.
Let
the fragrance of fresh cut roses fill your home all season long by following these
simple steps.
