4 Ways To Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer
Remove the wrapping paper, as paper can bruise the flowers and cellophane can cause them to sweat. When cut flowers have been left out of water for any length of time, cells start to form over the cut ends of the stems, which will prevent the stems from taking up water readily. To remove this sealed portion, snip off about 2. 5cm (1") from the stem ends and then place in water preferably with preservative added, and allow the flowers to have a long drink before arranging....