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How To Make A Bouquet Of Roses Last Longer

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: March 14, 2022
How To Make A Bouquet Of Roses Last Longer

Have you been given a precious bouquet of roses and you do not know how to preserve it? Natural flowers require some attention to keep them in perfect condition for several days and these are precisely what we want to explain in this OneHowTo article. If you also want to learn how to make a bouquet of roses last longer, follow these tips carefully.

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Steps to follow:
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Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers and are most are given on special occasions like birthdays or wedding anniversaries, which is why we all want to know how we can keep them in good condition for longer.

Also note that the flowers collected directly from the rose bush will always be more difficult to maintain than those purchased in florist shops, since the latter are specially treated to last longer.

How To Make A Bouquet Of Roses Last Longer - Step 1
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Thus, to keep a bouquet of roses for longer, remove any type of packaging it may have, especially for bouquets from florist shops. Don't feel bad about cutting the bad ones or removing decorations sometimes included with the flowers, as this is essential for the roses to last longer.

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Put the roses in a vase of not too cold water. That is, try to make it a bit warmer, since the roses have a harder time absorbing very cold water. Also make sure the leaves do not come in contact with the water, because this will make them wither more easily. So remove all the leaves that could be submerged in the water.

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One fool proof trick to make a bouquet of roses last longer is to add a floral preservative to the water, as these products are specially designed for this purpose. You can find it at the florist or garden shop and just need to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Some say that adding aspirin to water is also beneficial to keeping them from wilting, but it is a popular belief that we can not substantiate.

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You'll also need to keep the water clean and for this you will have to change the water daily or even several times a day. You should also keep the vase clean to prevent microorganisms from proliferating and flowers from deteriorating.

When refilling the water, you will also have to cut the stem of each of the roses and, if there are any, remove the faded flowers. To cut them you can use scissors or a knife, just cut about 2 centimeters off in a slant, i.e. cut diagonally to facilitate water absorption.

How To Make A Bouquet Of Roses Last Longer - Step 5
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Remember that the location of the vase is also important for the flowers to stay nice for longer. Place them in a warm place without direct sunlight, avoid drafts or excessive cold.

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Although these recommendations may help in making a bouquet of roses last longer, the truth is that natural flowers do not last forever and sooner or later will eventually wither. However, if you have special attachment to this bouquet or just want to use these flowers to decorate, we recommend that you dry them so you can continue saving them. To do this, just hang them upside down in a place with no humidity to dry your roses. You'll love it!

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