Flower Care Instructions
1. Remove any leaves that may be
under water.
2. While holding the stems under water in a sink or under
running water, cut about one inch off each stem with a sharp
knife or shears. DO NOT let the newly cut end dry off before
transferring it back to your arrangement or other container.
3. Water to which a good floral preservative has been added
is the best solution in which to arrange fresh cut roses.
Using it as recommended will provide additional days of
vase life. Avoid using water from a water softener. If no
floral preservative is available the following can be used;
1 can of 7up or sprite to 1 litre of water, 1 tablespoon
of sugar added to water or a splash of hydrogen peroxide.
4. Immediately after the stems are cut, place your roses
in a deep vase of warm preservative solution (about 100
degrees F). If possible leave them in a cool dark room or
refrigerator to 'condition' for 2 or 3 hours after arranging.
5. If a florist's porous foam material is used in assembling
the arrangement, it is important that it is thoroughly saturated
in advance in water containing a floral preservative. Be
sure that the rose stems are inserted firmly well below
the solution level in the container. Do not move the stem
ends after inserting them into the foam. This may leave
an air pocket at the base of the stem.
6. Display your fresh cut rose arrangements in a cool area
out of direct sunlight and drafts.
7. Roses are thirsty flowers. It is important to check to
see that the vase is full and add preservative solution
often. Be sure foam materials are completely saturated and
the container is full daily.
8. Any lilies received should have the pollen stamens removed
as they open. This will enhance the life of the lily and
prevent any staining from the pollen.
** Premature wilting is not a sign that the rose is old.
It usually indicates that air is entrapped in the stem and
the preservative solution cannot flow properly up the stem.
The end of the stem may be blocked, or look for a cut or
scrape in the bark above the water level. Recut the stem
above the injured section and then submerge the entire rose
in a basin or shallow pan of warm water (about 100 degrees
F). Be sure to keep the stem and head straight. It will
usually revive within an hour and can be replaced in the
arrangement.
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