How Do You Care For A Cut Rose?
Roses hold a special place in the world of flowers for good reason. They are fragrant and beautiful, and take very well to being cut and displayed. In fact, many gardeners choose to raise rose bushes for the main purpose of having cut roses available to them throughout the growing season. If done properly, you can cut roses that will be long-lasting and look great in your home. Water the rose bush from which you will be cutting deeply the night prior. Cut your roses from the bush in the early morning. The roses are better hydrated at this time of the day than later when the temperatures rise. Fill a wide pitcher with lukewarm water, and take it with you when you cut the roses. Use a sharp pair of pruning shears and cut rose buds that have just begun to open by snipping the stem off at a 45-degree angle, just above the first group of five leaflets. Immediately put the roses in the pitcher of water. Dump out the water in the pitcher. Refill it with clean water. Cut the stems again at a 4
