Question about long stem roses?

I received a beautiful boquet of red long stem roses. My question is how to you make roses last a long time in the vase as they tend to die quicker than most flowers? Any suggestions?

Question about long stem roses?
When you get the roses - gently squeeze the base of the flower, near the stem.



Is it hard as a little rock? Or very soft and squishy?



If it is soft - the florist has pawned off on you - what they call - "funeral flowers." The roses are already in their last days - and will die quickly.



If a new bouquet is sent to you with "soft" roses - call and complain that you were not given FRESH roses. After all - the charge for the flowers is the same - why pay THE SAME MONEY for those that are about to die, when you can get the ones that will last a couple weeks?



FRESH roses are hard at the base - and will last a long time. You trim the ends while they are submerged in lukewarm water, quickly putting them in the vase with an asperin.



Many florists have little packets of floral preservatives you can put in the water. Just ask for it.



Funeral flowers are stock flowers that are still beautiful - but are about to die anyway... so when a funeral is scheduled - these flowers (that are about to die) are used - since they wil ultimately end up laying on the grave in the open weather.



Whenever some friend or family member passes - and I send an arrangement - I always voice to the florist that I am paying good money - so I want fresh flowers, 'cause I know the difference... and will be checking the arrangement at the funeral home.



Same goes for sending arrangements for special occasions.



Roses should last a good long while, hon. They should NEVER die faster than any other flower.



Peace.
Reply:You can buy some plant food at the flower part of grocery stores. I'm not sure on the exact name, but it's for boquets.
Reply:Cut the stems under water so air can't get in the stem and block the water from getting up them.Change the water at least every other day.And feed them with the packet that came with them.
Reply:Step 1:

Store the roses in a cool place - ideally a refrigerator - if you can't get them into water immediately. A cool environment will help to slow the deterioration process.



Step 2:

Fill a vase with warm or tepid water. Make sure it's no cooler than room temperature. Warm water will be absorbed more quickly.



Step 3:

Add floral preservatives to the water if you have some available. Follow the package instructions.



Step 4:

Cut off any foliage that will lie below the waterline (it will rot), as well as any torn leaves.



Step 5:

Cut off about 1 inch of the stems, either straight across or at a slant, using a knife rather than scissors. Do this while the stem is submerged in a basin of warm or tepid water.



Step 6:

Place the roses in water immediately after cutting them.



Step 7:

Change the water and recut the stems daily, taking extra care to remove any leaves that may have wilted or dipped into the water. This will help prevent bacteria buildup. If you're using preservatives, add more solution every other day.



Step 8:

Keep the flowers in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heaters, air conditioners and drafts. At night, move your roses to the coolest part of the house. This will help them last longer