How to Get Cut Roses to Last Longer

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on July 1, 2009

My husband often buys me red roses like the ones I had when we got married in 1966. They still are my favorite flowers, but they don’t last very long.

I saw the following info in a magazine and plan to use it the next time I get roses. Hopefully it will help the roses stay pretty for a longer time.

1. Wrap the flowers in brown wrapping paper to protect them.
2. With a knife, cut approximately 1/4 inch off the stems.
3. Place them in 1 inch of boiling water.
4. Leave the roses in the water until the water is lukewarm.
5. Cut about 1/4 inch off the stems.
6. Transfer the roses to a vase filled with cool water.