How to Care for Your Roses
If they are boxed or wrapped, find a vase that is big enough to accommodate your roses. Fill it with room temperature water and then follow the directions on the floral preservative package that should be enclosed with the roses. Remove any foliage from the roses that will be below the water line in your vase. The ideal way to cut the stems is to cut them under water in a large bowl or clean sink. Cut two inches off each stem and immediately place each rose in the vase as you cut them. Make sure to cut the stems on an angle with a sharp knife. No foliage should remain below the water line in your vase. Display in a cool area---away from heat source and direct sunlight. Near heat sources such as televisions and appliances, or under a ceiling fan, is not a good idea! Re-cut stems approximately every 3 days and keep the vase water fresh.
Did your roses arrive already arranged in a vase?
When the flowers arrive, check the water level in the vase and add water, if needed. Use the floral preservative provided as needed. Keep the water level high and check every day. Display in an area described above.
What happens if a rose wilts or drops?
This does not necessarily mean that is is a bad rose. It may just not be taking up water as it should. Remove the rose from the vase, submerge it entirely in a pan, re-cut with a sharp knife, and leave underwater for about an hour. Then re-cut and place immediately back into the vase.
NOTE:
Please do not use a scissors or shears to cut roses or any flowers. What you might think is a sharp instrument may end up pinching the stem that you cut and thus destroy its water intake capacity. And do remember to cut stems on an angle. This allows more area to take up water and does not allow the stem to lay flat on the bottom of the container.
