When you buy it, you can see whether a rose will fade quickly or whether it will last a long time in the vase. Pay particular attention to the cut: if it is fresh, the cut rose has a good chance of staying fresh in your vase at home for up to 14 days. On the other hand, interfaces that have already become decayed are an indication that the rose has already been treated poorly in the shop and that deadly microorganisms have settled on it as a result. In addition to the interface, you should also look closely at the buds: ideally, when you buy them, they are no longer tightly closed, but rather already slightly open - but not fully bloomed.
Why is cutting roses important?
Cut roses should be cut at an angle to facilitate water absorption and to remove microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. Shortening the stem daily and fresh water in the vase ensure that the roses last longer.
Making cut roses last longer
With the right location and good care, you can enjoy your cut roses at home for up to 14 days, sometimes even longer. To do this, you should shorten the woody stem of the rose and cut it diagonally about five centimeters long. Choose a clean vase made of a smooth material (for example glazed ceramic (€39.00 on Amazon), glass or porcelain) and fill it with fresh, lukewarm water. Place the freshly cut roses immediately in the water so that the pathways do not close again when exposed to air. The roses don't like cold water, but if they already look a little limp, they can be revived by briefly immersing them in hot water.
Why should the stems be cut at all?
Pruning roses is so important for two reasons: On the one hand, you make it easier for the plant to absorb water and, on the other hand, you remove the breeding ground for microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi, which prefer to settle at such interfaces accelerate the final death of the rose. For this reason, you should cut off a piece of the rose stem at an angle every day.
Properly care for roses in the vase
To ensure that the cut rose lasts for a long time, you should change the water every day and clean the vase carefully so that no bacteria or fungi can settle there. Also place the vase in an airy but warm and bright location. Freshness agents such as sugar, dishwashing detergent, aspirin etc. should not be added to the water, as the plant cannot absorb nutrients anyway due to the lack of roots. By the way, you can make roses last longer by preserving them.
Tip
With a little luck, you don't have to throw away your withered cut roses, but can root them and grow a new rose from them - basically, these rose stems are just cuttings. To do this, cut off the spent flower head and change the vase water every day. If possible, place the rose in a glass vase. However, rooting is usually only successful in summer and on very freshly cut stems.
