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 IF YOUR ROSES ARRIVED IN THEIR OWN VASE OR OTHER CONTAINER:

Check the water supply immediately. Add lukewarm water as needed. Avoid water from a water softener.  For  best results your flowers have arrived with a floral

preservative already in your  vase.

Display your roses in a cool location out of direct sunlight or drafts and away from

 Electrical appliances ( for safety and to avoid heat )

 Check your arrangement daily to make sure it has plenty of  clear, fresh water. If the water appears dirty after a couple of days , replace it completely.

 If some roses should start to droop their heads prematurely , it may be due to air trapped in the stems. Re-cut the stems under water as described below. Then , let the roses float on the water surface with the stem ends below water and the rose heads in a straighten position. In many cases , the roses will revive and harden within about an hour , ready to be returned to your arrangement. However ,  do not remove floral wires , which may be attached to individual rose stems. These provide helpful support for some roses.

   IF YOU PLAN TO DISPLAY YOUR ROSES IN YOUR OWN CONTAINER:

Remove any leaves which will be below the water line of your vase , being careful not to scrape or cut through the green bark of the stems. Air may enter stems at such

 injuries , blocking water uptake.

   Prepare a deep vase or other container with an ample supply of lukewarm water. Avoid water from a water softener. For best results , use the floral preservative that is provided. Mix the preservative with room temperature water in the proportion

recommended on the package.

 Fill a sink or wide container with several inches of water. While holding each stem under water cut about 1 inch diagonally off the end with a sharp knife ( never use scissors , scissors tend to crimp the veins of flowers restricting  hydration. Place

the roses within 7 seconds of cutting them not to let the stems dry off. If floral foam is used , saturate it thoroughly and insert stems firmly.

 Gently remove any outermost petals , which may have been bruised during shipping .

( these few petals are called the Guard petals because they guard the rest of the blooms from getting bruised in shipment)

 If the water becomes cloudy it is time to remove your roses , empty your vase , clean your vase , add new water , new floral preservative and to re-cut your stems as stated above. ( This should be done every 3 days without fail for floral longevity ).

        Flowers : How to lengthen the Life of your Arrangement

A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement. Most floral arrangements last between 4-7 days , depending on the flowers used and the care they receive . We provide these tips for longer lasting , more vibrant flowers.

 For Floral Arrangements:

 Cut the stems at an angle so they do not sit squarely on the bottom of your container and take in the maximum amount of water.

 Keep flowers in a cool spot  ( 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit) away from direct sunlight,

 heating or cooling vents , under ceiling fans , or on top of televisions or radiators

 ( appliances like televisions give off heat , which causes flowers to dehydrate ).

 For Loose Bunches or Boxed Flowers:

 Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower-food solution.

Fill a clean vase , deep vase with water and add preservative from your florist. Be sure to follow the directions on the package.

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