Do roses bloom slower if left on the plant or cut in water?

Hi all! I have a few blooming rose bushes and I would love to cut them for a present on this upcoming Thursday (its Tuesday today) but am afraid they are going to bloom too early. If im trying to get these newly blooming flowers to last these next 2-3 days, should I cut them now and leave them in a vase or is my safer bet to leave them on the plant?

Do roses bloom slower if left on the plant or cut in water?
I'm not sure, but I think if you put them in water and then in a refrigerator they should be okay.



If you don't cut them and it's hot outside, they may bloom by Thursday especially if they're red (red ones absorb heat).
Reply:In order for your cut roses to last, they need a flow of water up the stem after they are cut from the bush. When air bubbles form on the ends of the cut stems, it prevents the uptake of water and the blooms will not have a long life. There are three very important rules concerning cutting - the pruning shears must be clean to avoid bacterial infection, the blades should be sharp to avoid crushing the stems and the cut should be sloping so that a large area of the stem surface is exposed to carry water up the stem. It is best to cut rose blooms from well watered plants, so if possible give your rose bushes a good drink the day before you intend to cut blooms.
Reply:It depends on the weather. If it is warmer outside, they will open quickly. I cut mine and put them in the frig and this slows them way down on opening.
Reply:Leave on plant till almost the last minute.
Reply:Cut in water.
Reply:Throw it in some miracle grow and it will jump up and do a jig!
Reply:left on the plant/