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Rose

Rosa

The classic focal flower. Romantic, structural, and forgiving when re-cut often.

Vase life

7โ€“12 days

Water

lukewarm ยท woody stem

Role

focal

Water recipe

1 tsp sugar + 2 drops bleach per liter of lukewarm water.

Tricks of the trade

  • 1Cut stems at a 45ยฐ angle under running water.
  • 2Strip all leaves below the waterline โ€” they rot fast.
  • 3If a rose droops, re-cut the stem and submerge the whole flower in cool water for 30 min.

Pairs well with

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What helps with roses

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Rose stem hydrator

Revives droopy roses fast. Also lovely for peonies.

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Wide-mouth ceramic vase

A 6โ€“8โ€ณ opening is the sweet spot for the spiral-grip technique.

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Kenzan flower frog

The florist secret for compote arrangements โ€” stems stay where you place them.

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Florist shears

A clean 45ยฐ cut is the #1 thing that keeps flowers alive longer.

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