Roses are not only particularly beautiful, but also very expensive flowers. For this reason alone, cut roses should last as long as possible in the vase. You can find out how to ensure that fresh roses last longer in the following article.

There are several tricks that can be used to prevent the roses from drooping prematurely

Sugar & Co. - Do the home remedies really keep roses fresh longer?

In some guides you can read that you should add sugar or lemonade (such as Fanta) to the rose water and "feed" the flowers in this way. The fact is, however, that you prefer to leave out such sweet aids - because of the missing roots, the rose cannot absorb the nutrients anyway. Instead, the sugar is a welcome breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. These settle on the rose and ensure that it quickly hangs its head. Ergo: better leave out sugar & Co., even if you heard this tip from your grandmother or even from a florist.

How to properly care for roses in the vase

So that your roses really last a long time, you should pay attention to freshness when you buy them. The stems should feel firm and springy, with the flower head not fully open. It is best to ask your florist which flowers have arrived fresh that day. Keep the roses moist on the way home and avoid frost in winter.

Cut the rose stem

At home, first cut the rose stems at an angle of 45°, using a sharp and clean knife if possible. Also, remove any leaves that would otherwise be standing in the water.

Change water daily

Cut roses need fresh water every day so that no bacteria or fungi can settle in the vase. Also use lukewarm water, as the flowers do not like standing in cold water and often react to the cold shock by hanging their heads.

Choosing the right vessel

Roses need space and air - this also applies to cut specimens in the vase. Choose vessels with a wide opening in which the individual stems can be easily arranged.

Cut roses also need a sunny and warm location

Furthermore, place the bouquet of roses in a sunny, warm and airy (but not drafty!) place, for example on a table in front of a window or similar.

tips

If you want to keep the bouquet of roses for a particularly long time, you can also dry them or preserve them in some other way.

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