This article is from the Rose Gardening FAQ, by Bill Chandler chandler@austin.ibm.com, Jolene Adams jolene@cchem.berkeley.edu, Brent C. Dickerson odinthor@csulf.edu, Karen Baldwin kbaldwin@veribest.com, and many contributors
Cut flowers in early morning or after it rains, not when they are under
water stress. Cut the stem about an inch longer than you need. After
cutting, immediately place cut flower in warm water. If possible, with the
stem under water, cut off the bottom inch or so of the stem at an angle.
This keeps air from getting into the stem. Remove all foliage that remains
under water and would just rot. Recut the stem underwater every day if
possible. Some people add a small amount of bleach to the water to keep down
fungus and bacteria. Sugar or soda can be used for food. Others use a
commercial floral preservative.
David Austin Roses: see English Roses:
 
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