How to care for roses

It�s the Flower Doctor here with some tips on how care for cut roses. When selecting roses look for flowers with strong stems and slightly open buds. This will vary between varieties but, in general, if given the correct preservative treatments then the vase life will be better than those slightly open rather than tight in bud. The vase life of a rose is highly dependent on the rose being kept well hydrated at all times. Recut the stems under water on an angle with sharp secateurs or a knife. Use a commercial preservative in the water and remove all leaves below the water line. Avoid placing in sun or draughts and do not place on top of television.