Make your cut roses last longer
Roses for Valentine's Day? Here's how to look after them
A bouquet of red roses is a classic way to say 'I love you', and if you're lucky enough to receive a beautiful bunch (or even if you bought them yourself), you'll want to keep them fresh as long as possible.
• Get your roses out of their wrapping and into a vase as soon as you can.
• Make sure your vase is scrupulously clean, to remove any bacteria which could multiply and encourage decay.
• Use cool, not freezing, water to fill the vase.
• Remove any leaves which would be below the water line. These can rot and contaminate the water
• Don't crush the end of the stems. Instead cut off the bottom inch, using sharp scissors and cutting at a slant.
• Choose where to put your roses carefully. The warmer and brighter the room, the shorter the lifespan of your roses.
• Roses can be thirsty, so check the water level and top up if necessary.
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