How to Keep Roses Looking Fresh

Roses are one of the most popular and beloved flowers in the world. They’re often a part of romantic celebrations such as weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, etc. These days you can purchase roses in any retail floral shop, at most local grocery stores or grow your own in the backyard. They’re beautiful and highly fragrant.

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By following the tips below you can keep your roses looking fresh for a longer period of time. Let’s face it, we want to enjoy their beauty for as long as we can.

How to Keep Roses Looking Fresh

1. Select the freshest looking flowers. Avoid ones that are blemished or starting to wilt.

2. Cut stems at a 45 degree angle. Remove leaves from the stem if they’re going to be submerged in water. Leaves that will be above the water line can remain.

3. Fill up a vase 3/4 of the way with cool tap water. Toss a cheap, low dose aspirin tablet into the water. Use a long spoon or stick to stir. If you have access to commercial fresh cut flower food, you can certainly use a packet of that instead of the aspirin.

4. Place flowers inside the vase. You need to be careful to not pack them in too tightly. They need a little room to breathe and you don’t want to crush the stems, leaves or petals.

5. Every day you need to change out the water and if possible, use an entirely new, clean vase. Bacteria, mold and fungus can kill your flowers. If you don’t have another vase to switch into…wash your current vase with hot, soapy water and then rinse clean.

6. Trim a little bit more off of each stem. Remember, cut at a 45 degree angle. Place flowers back into the vase. If any flowers are starting to look wilted or diseased, toss them.

7. Roses are sensitive to cold and heat. Display them in a cool are that doesn’t receive a lot of direct sunlight.

If you take the time to properly prepare and treat your flowers they will last longer. Often times they will last 3-7 days longer than just plopping them down in a vase. A little bit of effort will go a long way in preserving their beauty.

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