TRANSPORTING ROSES

When transporting roses from the store to your house, keep them out of direct sunlight and heat, and try to pick them up on your last stop before going home, especially in South African summers.

VASE PREPARATION

Clean the vase with soap and hot water.
This will kill any bacteria that might contaminate the water.

VASE PREPARATION

Clean the vase with soap and hot water. This will kill any bacteria that might contaminate the water.

FLOWER FOOD

Mix flower food with water (1 sachet on 1lt water). Pro tip: if you don’t have flower food, mix one teaspoon bleach (disinfectant), 2 teaspoons sugar (food), and 1 teaspoon vinegar (acidifier) in 1 lt of water.

CUTTING

Cut 2cm off of each stem. This will allow the water to contact fresh plant material for optimal water uptake. Strip leaves to above intended water level. Immediately place the roses in the water + flower food solution. Pro tip: cut the stems at an angle to increase stem tip-to-water contact.

SUNLIGHT & HEAT

Keep roses out of direct sunlight, drafts, and heat sources. Pro tip: keep flowers away from ethylene-producing fruit such as bananas, melons, avocados, and papaya.