Caring for your roses

Caring for Roses

With proper care, our roses can last a minimum of 5 - 7 days.

• Remove water pouches, leaves and foliage that would sit below the water line.
• Cut rose stems at an angle with a pair of sharp scissors about 3 - 4 cm from the bottom of each stem while holding them under water of the running water. This will enable the roses to drink water and prevent "premature wilting" - do not break or flatten the stems.
• Ensure the vase you use is completely clean. Add water to your clean vase mixed with flower food (one sachet per 1½ litre of water) provided. Change the water every 2 - 3 days, rinse your vase and add additional flower preservatives. Re-cut stems at a sharp angle every 2 days.
• When removing leaves or thorns, do not cut the green bark. Air can enter the water conducting passages through these injuries and restrict water uptake.
• Aim to keep your roses in a cool area, out of direct sunlight, away from draughts, heat or ripening fruits.
• 2 days after delivery, remove 2 or 3 outer petals on the roses to allow newer and fresher petals to come through.
• If roses start to droop, add ice cubes to clean water and re-cut stems. Do remove any aging flowers - otherwise they will speed up the decaying process of the surrounding blooms.