What can be done to make roses stand longer?

A bouquet of fresh roses is striking in its beauty, but at the same time causes contradictory feelings, since the aesthetics of these flowers are fleeting. However, there are opportunities to prolong the life of this splendor as much as possible. It is important to know exactly what to do to keep the roses in the vase longer. Experienced florists and florists manage to keep flowers for 2-3 weeks, and under favorable conditions - up to a month. By the way, light (pink and white) roses stand in vases longer than dark ones.

Initially, it is important to note that the preparation of the bouquet begins at the stage of its selection. Naturally, those who have their own rose garden do not have to worry about the freshness of flowers. At the same time, it should be remembered that shrub and curly varieties in vases do not stand for a long time at home. In parallel, when cutting roses, certain rules should be followed.

When pruning, it is important to consider the following key points, which will directly affect the duration of the freshness of the future bouquet.

1. The best time for the procedure is early morning or cloudy weather. It is important that pruning is not done when it is raining, that is, with maximum moisture in the stems and foliage.

2. An exceptionally sharp, properly sharpened and disinfected instrument (pruner or knife) is used. The main thing is that the stem does not crumple when the flower is separated.

3. It is necessary to choose not yet opened, but already colored buds. If we are talking about terry varieties, then they are cut off with the lower petals open, since otherwise the rather dense buds, once in the vase, may not bloom.

4. The cut must be done obliquely.

5. No more than three stems are taken from one bush.

When buying flowers and bouquets, it is important to approach their choice with maximum attention. Here's what you need to pay attention to first.

• Make sure you have a so-called shirt. This is how the petals that surround the bud are called among flower growers. They can be greenish or slightly darker than the flower itself. Due to the fact that such elements can hardly be called beautiful, sometimes florists remove them. In such cases, the petals of the rose will usually crumble much faster as it loses its base (frame). It turns out that the presence of a shirt is required.

• If the flowers are in the water, gently squeeze the junction of the stem and bud. It is important that it turns out to be sufficiently dense and elastic. If this zone is soft, it means that the rose has been in the water for quite some time.

• Study the shape of the bud carefully. It is worth choosing flowers that have blossomed no more than two-thirds. If it is more open, it is unlikely to stay at home for a long time. But an overly closed bud is an indication that the rose was cut too early, and it, most likely, did not have time to build up a supply of nutrients.

These simplest rules will help you to choose a bouquet of roses correctly, which will then stay in the vase longer, delighting everyone with its beauty. But their preparation for life at home does not end with the right choice of flowers.

The first thing to do is trim each rose correctly. It is important to remember that this operation is carried out just before the flowers are sent to a vase with properly prepared water. Otherwise, the cut will have time to dry out, which will prevent the roses from keeping fresh for a long time.

It is desirable to cut off the ends of the stems obliquely. By the way, some experienced florists and florists recommend to split the stem into 2 or 4 parts after pruning. This technique will help to significantly increase the surface for absorbing moisture, and, therefore, the drying of flowers will slow down.

Deformation of the stems when performing the described procedure is unacceptable, since this will lead to rapid wilting, even with strict adherence to all other care rules. Among other things, you should make sure that the cut flower legs do not rest against the bottom of the vase. It is better not to remove the shirt from the roses.

The next important point is the correct selection of the vessel. It should be remembered that a vase for roses should not only be aesthetic, but also meet certain standards. In practice, making the right choice is not as easy as it might seem.

First of all, it is recommended to decide on the material of the vase. Basically, we are talking more about the fact that the best option would be an opaque vessel. This is due to the fact that microorganisms multiply much more slowly in the dark, therefore, rotting does not occur so intensively. The choice in favor of an opaque material will be rational from an aesthetic point of view.

The exception will be products made of natural crystal. Thanks to their unique characteristics, they complement the floral arrangement. On the other hand, such vessels are not devoid of the aforementioned disadvantages of transparent glass.

After the correct vase has been selected, you need to decide on the amount of water. Most often, the vessels are filled with a previously prepared liquid by two-thirds of their volume. But it is important to check that the lower leaves of the flowers do not end up in the water, because in this case they will start to rot very quickly. Such a process will cause the appearance of an unpleasant characteristic odor and, at the same time, accelerate the process of flowers fading.

The volume of both the container itself and the liquid is directly determined by the number of flowers (sizes) of the bouquet, and the dependence in this case is as follows:

• from 5 to 15 roses - from 1 to 1.2 liters will be enough;

• from 20 to 40 units - from 1.5 to 2 liters will be required;

• for truly chic bouquets of more than 40 flowers, you will need at least 2.5 liters.

Initially, it is worth noting that the overwhelming majority of substances used as additives act to disinfect water. These funds destroy microflora, for the reproduction of which a humid environment is most favorable. Based on this, it is required to constantly maintain the water quality necessary for the long-term preservation of the freshness of roses.

At the same time, many florists and florists often use folk remedies that have long been proven to be safe for flowers and effective in the context of water purification and prolonging the life of roses. This is what is necessary for the bouquet to last as long as possible, retaining its aesthetics and aroma.

• Add ammonia at the rate of 1 tsp. per liter of water.

• Throw a few crystals of potassium permanganate into the water.

• Dissolve a couple of activated carbon tablets in water.

• Use citric acid (half a teaspoon is enough for each liter of water).

• Add regular table salt (1 teaspoon per 1 liter), which cleans the water in the vase quite well.

• Add vinegar (1 tablespoon per liter).

• Add acetylsalicylic acid. In this case, one tablet is enough per liter of filtered water.

• Use boric acid, the consumption of which is 200 ml per 1 liter.

• Use the famous and most affordable whitening product "Whiteness". As strange as it may seem, roses love this bleach. Just a few drops will be enough on a large vase of flowers.

• Add equal parts bleach, lemon juice and sugar to the water.

• Place any copper product (for example, a coin) or just a piece of metal on the bottom of the vessel. Copper molecules actively oxidize water, thereby significantly extending the life of flowers in a vase. A piece of refined sugar will help to enhance the effect.

• Put silver in a vase, which will act in the same way as copper.

• Add a low concentration soda solution (a teaspoon per 1.5 liters of water).

• Dissolve a sachet of streptocide (an over-the-counter antibacterial drug) in 3 liters of liquid.

In situations where it is not possible to reanimate a fading bouquet using the listed methods, you can try to resort to extreme, but, as practice shows, effective methods. The procedure is simple.

1. Refresh slices.

2. Put roses in hot water.

3. Cover the flowers with plastic.

4. After 5 minutes, change the hot water to regular water.

5. Add 2 aspirin tablets. An alternative in this case can be a dish detergent.

If the room where the bouquet is located is too warm, and the roses began to dry actively, then you should try to put them in the refrigerator.

It is important to first wrap the stems with a damp cloth, and on top - with a bag or cling film.

In practice, it is not enough to properly prepare flowers for storage at home, choose a suitable vessel and create external conditions. It is equally important to properly care for your roses every day. It should be noted that all actions are simple, do not require significant time expenditures, but at the same time they are mandatory. As a rule, all operations will take no more than 5-10 minutes daily. On the other hand, with the right approach, it will be possible for a week or even more to extend the life of a bouquet or a basket of cut roses.

Naturally, water is the lifeblood of cut roses. That is why it is necessary to pay the greatest attention to its condition and quality. It is highly recommended to completely replace the liquid in the vase at least once every 2 days.

It is also important to remember about its preparation, the key points of which are:

• disinfection;

• adding dressings;

• temperature.

An integral part of the fluid replacement process should be thorough flushing of the areas of the stems that are in the water. For this, running water in a thin stream and a soft sponge are used, with the help of which all mucus is removed from the legs. Such simple manipulations will allow the water in the vase to stay fresh longer.

It has been proven by many years of practice of experienced florists and florists that this simple technique allows you to effectively refresh roses and keep them at home in a vase for much longer. It is important to note that in the area of ​​injury, the green of the stem dies off rather quickly, and rot appears. In such conditions, moisture is predictable and all additives used will not be able to enter and absorb normally.

On the one hand, cut flowers do not need to be disturbed once again - this way they will stand longer, and the risk of damaging the bud will decrease.At the same time, since you will have to regularly change the water in the vessel, you should not forget about updating the cut. This approach will give roses a few more days. It is important to remember that it is enough to cut about 1-2 cm in one approach, using a sharp and always clean tool.

It is much more difficult to keep any flowers and, of course, roses fresh at high temperatures and in low humidity conditions, when they dry much faster. As practice shows, in such situations, attempts to add various drugs to the water and even cool night baths do not fully solve the problem. It is important to remember that the cut flower inevitably dies and therefore loses the ability to fully absorb the moisture that is so necessary to preserve its appearance.

For this, the most common spray gun is used. If you gently moisten the leaves at least 1-2 times during the day, you will be able to extend the life of the bouquet for several days. Considering that such a procedure requires no more than 2-3 minutes, this can be considered a good result.

However, one very important nuance should be taken into account. Only leaf plates are irrigated from a spray bottle. Moisture on the buds is highly undesirable. If water accumulates inside the flower, then it will quickly begin to rot, and instead of aesthetics, an unpleasant odor will appear in the room.

It is worth focusing on the topic of using vodka, so that pink bouquets retain their freshness for the longest possible period at home, including in hot weather. This popular recipe has both supporters and ardent opponents. Predictably, the first ones prove in many sources, including thematic forums and specialized sites, almost miraculous properties of this famous strong drink. They claim that its use can literally revive wilting flowers and prolong their freshness for a long time.

It is important that these chemical elements can have an extremely negative effect on even cut flowers, including bush roses. And with great concentration, it will turn out not so much to save them as to literally poison them. In addition, opponents of the use of vodka focus on its specific and strong enough smell for many people, which will inevitably spread throughout the house and any other room.

In order for roses to stand better and longer even in the heat, the following basic rules and recommendations must be taken into account.

• Flowers grown on the territory of Russia, as a rule, have thin stems in comparison with the Dutch ones. However, at the same time, they often last longer, retaining their appearance and flavor.

• It is strongly not recommended to place roses in bouquets, vases, baskets under direct ultraviolet rays. And also extremely undesirable neighbors will be working heating devices and a TV.

• Flowers must be protected from drafts.

• Roses can be sent to "spend the night" in a bath filled with cool water. This will ensure sufficient moisture is maintained. But here it is important to make sure that the buds are not in contact with the liquid and are above its surface.

• It is best to update the slice as often as possible.

• Opaque vases are most suitable because microorganisms multiply less intensively in dark conditions.

• It is important to remember that the rose is selfish and does not want to share a vase with other flowers.

• It is best to handle the container for the bouquet with a soda solution.

• The varieties of roses are individual, and therefore it is recommended to select its own vessel for each of them.

• It is required to constantly monitor the condition of the buds.If one of them shows even insignificant signs of rotting at first glance, it should be immediately at least separated. Otherwise, the whole bouquet will be amazed very quickly.

• In cold weather, bouquets and baskets cannot be brought directly from the street into a heated room. Sudden temperature changes can significantly shorten the lifespan of cut flowers. To avoid such consequences, they should be placed in cool water for a while.

It is no secret that external conditions are one of the key factors affecting how much a bouquet of roses will retain its freshness. And we are talking primarily about the storage temperature. In the heat, the process of evaporation of life-giving moisture is significantly accelerated. However, it is important to remember that prolonged exposure to cold can be fatal. Frost and drafts also lead to wilting of flowers.

Among other things, it is worth paying attention to the neighborhood of roses. So, for example, experienced flower growers strongly recommend not to place bouquets close to fruit vases. This refers to the fact that some of the fruits are capable of releasing ethylene, which is also called the aging hormone. It has been proven in practice that, due to its effect, flowers dry much faster.

In principle, it is not so difficult to create favorable conditions for the long life of cut roses at home. It is important to have relevant information regarding the characteristics of the flowers themselves and their content. An equally important point is compliance with the recommendations of specialists and experienced florists. As a result, it will turn out to extend the period during which roses will delight with their beauty, at least for a week, and this will be a good result of all the efforts made.