Dip Roses In Hot Water

   

• Cut fresh stems at a very sharp angel
• Place briefly in HOT water.
• Vase should be filled with room temperature water.

That's how to prepare fresh flowers and the water for vase display.  But, there are several choices when it comes to adding something to the water to aid in maximum life for your fresh flowers.  

• sugar and white vinegar
• soda
• apple cider vinegar
• vodka and sugar
• packet from the florist
• bleach

All this time I was led to believe an aspirin would be all I needed.  You need something to change the acidity, feed your flower and prevent bacteria growth.  It's also smart to change the water and replace the additive frequently.

And also, most cut flowers should be 1 1/2 to 2 times the height of the vase.

A round vase works best for roses.