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CARING FOR YOUR ROSES
If the roses you receive from the florist are boxed or wrapped keep them in a cool place until ready to arrange them in a vase.
Make sure to use the floral preservative you receive with your roses. Place your flowers in a deep vase of warm water and leave them in a cool room or the refrigerator for 2-4 hours before arranging them.
Cut off ½ to 1 inch of the stem of each rose while holding under water with a
sharp knife or shears. This prevents air bubbles from getting into the flower stem.
Remove any leaves that may be under water to reduce the possibility of bacterial contamination of the
water ( this would shorten the life of your roses).
Arrange the roses in a vase prepared with warm water and the preservative you received from the florist.
To help your roses last longer keep them from excessive heat and sunlight, or drafts,
your flowers will last longest in a cool location.
Watch the water level in the flower vase and refill as needed daily. Roses drink large amounts of water. If the level falls below half in the flower vase, replenish with water and floral preservative.
If you follow these suggestions you should be able to enjoy the roses your received from the florist for the longest possible time.
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