Long-lasting cut flowers
First, plunge the cut flowers into a sinkful of lukewarm water right after cutting, or better yet bring a container of water out into the garden with you.
Put 2 tablespoons of sugar into the bottom of the vase, add water, and stir to dissolve.
Before: flower with leaves intact.
After: run your fingers along either side of the stem and strip off foliage that will be below the water line.
Recut the stem on the diagonal and place into the vase.
Arrange and enjoy!
My flowers last longer than I like to keep them. I just threw out my last group of cut flowers and they were nowhere near being wilted after two weeks.
Another hint: empty the water in the vase after 5 days, trim another inch off the bottom of the stems and refill with water and a Tbsp. of lemon-lime soda. An easy way to do this without having to rearrange the flowers is to grasp the flowers just above the vase line, pull them out and continue holding while you trim the ends with the other hand.
Here are some of my other Works for me Wednesday Tips (scroll down). For other great tips, head over to Rocks in my Dryer.
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6 comments:
That's definitely worth trying - my cut flowers always wilt within a day or two!
I'll try it! Beautiful flowers!
I will remember this next time I get flowers! Thanks!
~Amy
I'll try to remember this. Reminds me of putting some Pepsi or other soda in Christmas tree water. Plain sugar is easier and cheaper.
What great ideas! I love fresh flowers but can never justify spending money on somthing that will last just a few days- and my garden is new and not quite producing enough flowers to warrent taking them out of the garden yet. I'll have to try your tips. Thanks
Great info! If I ever have a yard with anything but weeds I will use it! Although the kids think some of our weeds are pretty, I don't so much.
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