Florists, what is the best way to prepare flowers?

Question

I got in 2 bunches of stargazer lilies that were picked way too early. They buds are so tight that they have been sitting in water for 3 days and haven't changed. What can I do to get them to open up for this weekend?

Answer 1

Heat, not a lot, just put them in the sunlight. No where near a fridge or anything. You can also rub them a little and gently pull them open. When they open pull off the little things that get the orange powder since they will stain whatever they touch.