STEP ONE For best results, cut the stems one inch from the bottom and place the roses in fresh water in a clean (disinfected) vase.
	STEP TWO Remove the foliage from the bottom 10 inches so that none of the leaves lie below the water line in the vase.
	STEP THREE Add the flower food included in the box and place the flowers in a cool, dry place away from windows and drafts. The cooler the area the better. We recommend that you put ice in the water to keep the roses extra cold.
	STEP FOUR After three or four days in water, re-cut the stems and place in a disinfected vase with fresh water and flower food.
	STEP FIVE If you no longer have any flower food left, add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar to the water with a capful of bleach to extend the vase life of your flowers.
	STEP SIX Remove leaves and petals once they begin to wilt or become brown.

Unlike regular roses, our garden roses will bloom in your home. Some varieties will open completely while others may be more timid and open partially. Watch them perform as they bloom.

 

EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR ROSES

For best results:

• Follow the steps above.
• Be sure to refill your vase with water periodically. The number one reason roses die prematurely is because they run out of water!

After your garden roses have been in the vase for three to four days or if the vase water looks dirty, you can process the roses all over again and extend their vase life significantly:

Re-cut half an inch from the bottom of the stems, remove any dead foliage or any leaves that lie below the water line, disinfect the vase, add fresh clean water and flower food (if you don’t have any flower food, add a cap full of bleach and a few drops of lemon juice to the vase water), and add a few ice cubes to the water.