Care

How to Keep Your Flowers Fresh

Fresh water, a clean vase, a trim every two days and a spot away from the sun: that is most of it.

The first hour

Unwrap the bouquet and cut about an inch off every stem at an angle.
Put the flowers in a clean vase with cool water; a bouquet of 50 or 100 roses needs a big one.
Keep the arrangement out of direct sun and away from heat vents and air conditioner blasts.

Every two days

Change the water and rinse the vase.
Trim the stems again by half an inch.
Remove any leaves below the water line and any petal that has gone soft.

Las Vegas specifics

The air here is dry and hot most of the year. A cooler room, water topped up daily and a spot away from windows make the biggest difference. Never leave flowers in a parked car.

Flower boxes

The flowers in a box sit in a water source inside. Add a little water every two days so the foam stays wet; no need to move the flowers.

Tulips

Tulips keep growing in the vase and lean toward the light. Short stems, cold water and a cool room keep them upright longer.

Roses and hydrangea

Both drink a lot, so keep the vase full and top it up between water changes.