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Rose Carring Tips
By admin | February 10, 2008
For all of those ladies out there who are expecting roses this valentines day here are some tips to keep your roses lovely and long lasting.
- Remove all foliage that will be in water.
- Cut 1″ (or slightly less) of stem under warm water. OR Cut stems and place immediately in a quick dip hydration solution. These techniques ensure that water not sir will enter the stem.
- Place stems immediately into a floral preservative solution until ready to arrange.
- Use a floral preservative in the vase used for the design. If designing in floral foam, soak the floral foam in the floral preservative solution.
- Always use clean containers and shears or knives.
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