Rose Care

Caring For Arranged Roses

1. Upon arrival make certain that the water level in the vase is full.

2. Check and Replenish Water Daily.

3. Always use floral preservative mixed with clean tap water (Never use water from a water softener). If you would like a complimentary package of flower preservative please e-mail service@taraflorist.com.

4. If water level ever falls below the bottom of a stem, immediately re-cut approximately one inch with a sharp knife under water.

Rose Arrangement Never Do’s:

1. Put arranged roses or flowers on top of a television

2. Locate in direct sunlight

3. Under direct spotlights (where you can feel heat)

4. Locate by a drafty door

5. Locate in front of heating or air conditioner outlets

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  Caring for Boxed Roses (Out of Water Delivery)

1. Boxed roses should be delivered and processed ASAP!  Many boxed roses quality problems stem from not being properly arranged in a prompt manner (i.e. the man who purchased roses at noon, left them in car and gave to wife in evening when the temperature was 22 degrees or the lady who left her delivered boxed roses out of water till she returned home at 10PM.)

2. People need oxygen roses need water!

3. Always use a clean vase, (How Clean? You should feel comfortable drinking from it! TaraFlorist.com suggests washing all floral vases in a dishwasher.) Flowers like people, dislike bacteria.

4. Fill vase with tap or distilled water mixed with floral preservative solution. Service@TaraFlorist.com will send you a complimentary floral preservative packet.  Your local florist should always include a packet. Never use water from a water softener.

5. While holding the stems under water in a sink or under running water, cut about an inch off each stem with a sharp knife. Quickly insert the rose in the prepared vase of preservative solution.

6. Always minimize the amount of foliage that is under water level to reduce bacteria levels.

 Rose Arrangement Never Do’s:

1. Put arranged roses or flowers on top of a television 

2. Locate in direct sunlight  

3. Put under direct spotlights (where you can feel heat) 

4. Locate by a drafty door

5. Locate in front of heating or air conditioner outlets  

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Premature Wilting?

• Premature wilting (within a day or two of receiving or arranging) may indicate air trapped in the stem that is preventing water and nutrients from moving up stem to the Rose bud.

• To revive the rose, re-cut the stem an inch or so from the bottom or above any damaged area of the stem, and then submerge the entire rose in a pan of warm water (90-105 degrees Fahrenheit). Be sure the stem is straight and that the end of the stem stays below water level. It should revive within an hour or so and can be replaced in the arrangement.

How Long Should Roses Last?

TaraFlorist.com guarantees all roses for 72 hours from arrival.  The life expectancy of a rose is highly dependant on environmental factors, but should last from 3 – 7 days.

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