How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer!

Keep those blooms looking gorgeous with these easy tricks for How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer!

Are you looking for some easy tips and tricks for How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer?  Then read on!

I absolutely LOVE having cut fresh flowers around the house, but there’s nothing worse than watching your beautiful bouquet wilt and wither far too quickly.  These simple little tricks will extend and preserve the life of your beautiful blooms, so you can enjoy them as long as possible!

I’ve been using these floral tips to keep cut flowers fresh for years, and they work like a charm!  Are you ready to become a flower pro?

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How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

Supplies Needed:

• Fresh Cut Flowers
• Water
• Granulated Sugar
• Sharp Scissors

Instructions:

• Fill Vase or Mason Jar with clean water.
• Add sugar to water in the vase, and stir. {you’ll need approx. 2 tbsp. Sugar per 1 quart of Water}
• Cut bottom of flower stems at a sharp angle under lukewarm running water, or while submerged in a basin of lukewarm water. {This allows the stems to absorb more water}
• Arrange flowers in vase, and remove any leaves below the water line.
• Change water {and add sugar to new water} daily to keep flowers fresh the longest.
• Stems can be cut again every third day.
• Enjoy your pretty blooms!

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