According to professional florists, cold or room temperature water is best for your blooms.

But theres one long-standing floral myth we’re officially here to debunk.

According to expert florists, warm water is unnecessary for cut flowerswith a bit of a caveat.

pink floral arrangement in clear vase

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What Temperature Is Best for Cut Flowers?

This supposedly results in better-hydrated flowers, which in turn gets you in longer-lasting blooms.

However, according to experts, your flowers prefer cool or room-temperature water.

Cool temperatures help extend the life of the flower, slowing down the blooming process.

“Bulb flowerstulips, calla lilies, daffodils, amaryllis, and rosesfall into this category.”

Ultimately, whether you use colder or room temperature water for your blooms, the difference may be marginal.

More important than the temperature of the water is how well you care for them overall.

“Replace your fresh, cool waterand re-cut the flower stems every couple of days.

Gold star if you wash the vase too.”