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02-12-2007, 06:29 PM | #1 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Weird question about cut roses.. I'm having a dinner party on Weds (Vday), and I wanted to get some cut roses. The only thing is, if I get them on Weds, they are almost double the price! Would they be OK if I got them tomorrow instead? If not, I could get them on Weds.. it isn't that big of a deal.. I'd just like to save the money (and hassle of going to the market florists on Weds). Any tips on how to prolong their life? Thanks!
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02-12-2007, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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| Good question there. I know most florist places do keep them in a refrigerator, don't they? Wondering if that would work? Don't know, but may be worth a try. If it doesn't work, you'll at least know what not to try next year. |
02-12-2007, 07:01 PM | #3 | |
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02-12-2007, 07:02 PM | #4 |
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| Why wouldn't it be okay to get them tomorrow? Roses always look newly cut for at LEAST a week.. |
02-12-2007, 07:14 PM | #5 |
and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana
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| I saw it on Good Morning America... keep the refridgerated.... they last alot longer... I have also heard that putting aspirin in the water helps too...
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02-12-2007, 07:18 PM | #6 |
With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas
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| Yep, aspirin or 7-up. If they begin to wilt, plunge them in ice water for awhile. Keep the stems cut fresh each day so they can drink. That's the most important thing. |
02-12-2007, 07:39 PM | #7 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Thanks so much guys. I didn't even think about the fridge! Great idea.
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02-12-2007, 07:58 PM | #8 |
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| Yes, they will be fine if you can find some that have not opened very much. Re-cut the stems...even if only by a fraction of an inch...at a 45 degree angle. COLD water with either an asprin or 1/3 Sprite or 7-Up and keep them in the fridge. Also...not sure if you are set on a color, but the darker color you choose, the longer they stay fresh looking. |
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