How to take care of your Roses

Roses are usually the first to droop in a bouquet of flowers. This is because of an air bubble in the head of the Rose. This stops water from reaching the head and so begins to droop. To stop your Roses from wiliting all you need to do is follow these simple steps.

1. Remove all packaging and any string that is holding the bouquet together. Prepare a vase to display your flowers in. Remember to add the flower food supplied with the bouquet.

2. Cut 2-3 centimeters from the bottom of the stem at an angle. It is important to cut flowers at an angle as this gives the flower a larger area to drink from.

3. Using a different vase or cup, place the Roses in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. This bursts the air pocket at the top of the head.

4. Place Roses in the prepared vase. Keep any foilage out of the water as this creates bacteria that can also cause your flowers to wilt.

Remember to supply your flowers with fresh water and cut the stems at an angle at least once a week!