My girlfriend is arriving by bus tomorrow, and I want to give her a rose when she gets here. I won't have time to get one in the morning, so I'll have to buy it tonight. I want it to look bright and fresh when I give it to her, as if I had purchased it moments before. What can I do to keep it fresh? Any additional advice for when I'm sitting around at the bust station after the hour ride there would also help.
2006-11-22 01:37:08 · 20 answers · asked by Miakoda 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Dont keep it in the fridge as overnight this is likely to damage the petals. Keep in a cool place and spray mist with water if the air is dry. Single roses purchased from a florist usually have a little water storage capsule in the bottom of the wrapping, if not then place it in a glass or vase of water.
2006-11-22 02:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by tassie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How To Preserve Fresh Roses
2016-11-07 00:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The florist should be able to give you a solution to add to the water in the vase that will help preserve the rose. If you've already gotten it, crush an asprin tablet and add it to the water. Cut half an inch off the stem end with a sharp knife so that the flower gets plenty of water.
Also, keep the rose in a cool, but not cold place, and make sure that there's plenty of cool water in the vase. Before you leave for the bus station, wrap the end of the stem in damp paper towels, and discard them before giving her the rose.
Good luck with the rose and the romance!
2006-11-22 01:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cut the stem on an angle. place in vase with cold water with a tablespoon of sugar in the water.
for that fresh look: sprinkle some water on the petals before giving it to her.
for the bus station:
1) take along a book on relationships. can't hurt to know a little more ;)
2) look around at the concession stands for a nice little something. who knows, maybe you'll find a shop that sells fresh roses? you may want to do a mapquest on the area, maybe you'll find a nice restaurant for lunch , or a pharmacy/supermarket to buy a fresh rose.
good luck!
sounds like you're in a gr8 relationship if you're thinking along the lines of giving the best for your gf!
have a gr8 life!
2006-11-22 01:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Yanky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trim the end about 1 inch from the bottom at a 45 degree angle under running water, then put the rose in water and store in the fridge. Clipping the end enables the xylem and phloem (tissues inside the flower) to work better at keeping the rose healthy and pretty.
2006-11-22 01:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you keep in in the refrigerator or in a VERY cool place it should be ok. Roses last about 3-5 days so you really don't need to worry :)
2006-11-22 01:45:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kr!st3n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After getting the rose, keep it cool and out of sunlight. An hour before giving it to her, fill the sink with cold water and submerge the rose in the water. This will rehydrate the stem and flower and will make the rose firm and full.
Enjoy.
2006-11-22 01:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Hushyanoize 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 22:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the bottom of the stem to reveal a fresh piece of the stalk.
put it in a container with some water and place it somewhere in you refrigerator. It should probably fit on a shelf on the door.
2006-11-22 01:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it wrapped in the cellophane that it probably had wrapped around it when you got it and put it on the bottom shelf of the fridge. Should be fine tomorrow.
2006-11-22 01:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋