Is it true that cut Roses thrive longer in lemonade/ 7 UP, rather than water?

If so, how long have you found on average?

Is it true that cut Roses thrive longer in lemonade/ 7 UP, rather than water?
I worked as a florist for 8 years-- When you get your roses home, cut them with a knife or box cutter diagonally across the bottom, cutting off about an inch and a half. Put them in plain warm water. Sugar and stuff really don't help all that much, and can discolor your petals. Add warm water to them every day. A good rose should last a week to ten days. Also, when picking out roses at the florist, don't look for tight buds. In many cases these won't open at all. They've been sitting in a warehouse too long and have developed an air pocket in the stem. The air pocket will travel up to the bud and it will flop over without opening. Most good florists will cut in their roses, put them in warm water and let them drink a little before putting them in the cooler. This will make the rose swirl open slightly, but not blow all the way open. It's a sign of a better quality product.



Colored roses have a tendency to have a shorter shelf life, but in many cases are more fragrant. There are very few commercial varieties of red roses that have a fragrance.
Reply:The extra sugar helps the roses feed even after cutting. Just like your Christmas tree stays green longer if you feed it sugar rather than just water. I usually get some flower fresh from the florist. Cut the bottoms off as soon as you get them home so the cut roses can feed. I've had great luck with my roses sometimes living for up to 4 weeks. This is about 2 weeks past roses set in water. Make sure the roses are really fresh to start with.
Reply:no. my mom tried it and it killed em.
Reply:i have found that any flowers tend to live longer in either fizzy drinks (such as Irn Bru, yeah im from scotland, 7 Up, lemonade etc) or by adding a spoonful or 2 of sugar to the water you have them in. So far I have found that Irn Bru does work best, dont know why.
Reply:I've heard of using sugar but the method I prefer is to add one capful of hydrogen peroxide to the water. It supposedly helps control the bacteria that will start when the stems start degrading. Every 2-3 of days, change the water, add the peroxide and trim the stems.

I have flowers in my window today that I originally put there December 20. Today is January 6. Only about 4 left from the original bouquet, but they are still pretty. I originally bought these marked down to half price. A really nice gift to yourself for many days and not much money. Really fresh flowers can last up to 4 weeks like this.
Reply:i've heard sugar water makes them last. so maybe.
Reply:i dont really see that it helps