You probably know the problem of wilting roses once they are placed in vases. As beautiful as roses are prone to sag, droop and wilt after a few days exposure in a vase. This page will show you how to revive your wilting roses and how to preserve their beauty for as long as possible.
- Take your roses from the vase.
- Separate the roses, but keep them submerged in luke-warm water as you do it.
- Make a fresh cut on the stem, again while it remains in the water because you don’t want to get air into the stem.
- To preserve the health of your roses, put some 7up in the water to help prevent any bacteria.
- Extra tip: You get drooping and wilting roses for one of two reasons. Either they had been cut too early when put into the vase, or they may have been out of water too long before putting them into the vase.
The Texas Department of Agriculture recommends:
"To keep your roses looking fresh, try adding these everyday household items to the water. An aspirin, which turns the water slightly acidic, or a bit of sugar or mouthwash will help the flowers last longer. Be sure to change the vase water daily."
