These tips on how to make roses last longer will help delay drooping stems and browning leaves.
Matthew Benson
Roses look stunning whether theyre displayed on their own or added to a bouquet with other flowers.
Trim Your Roses
For the roses, trim the stems at a 45-degree angle.
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double-check to useclean pruning shears, kitchen scissors, or flower snips to make your cuts.
However, its better to leave the thorns intact if you could.
Then add the roses to the water.
If you don’t have flower food, trymixing a little mouthwash into the waterto help reduce bacterial growth.
Refrigerate Your Roses
One somewhat surprising trick to help your roses last longer is to refrigerate the cut flowers.
Sun can damage and dry out your roses, leading to faster wilting.
In general, keep the arrangement away from extreme temperatures, which can wilt the blooms.
So see to it to park your vase far away from your fruit bowl.
Quickly remove any wilted blooms to help the remaining stems stay fresh longer.
That being said, if you find a trick that works for your roses, go for it.
