Fresh cut rose flower

How to keep fresh cut roses fresh:

Recut the stems. Use a sharp knife and cut at a 45-degree angle, so there will be maximum surface area for the stems to drink water through. Some florists advice recutting the stems underwater. 

To improve the vase life of cut roses and to keep the roses fresh longer, immerse their stems in warm water immediately after cutting.

Strip off any leaves that would otherwise be immersed in the vase water.

Put the recut stems back into a bucket or jar of water as you go. Let them stand for several hours or over night, so that they can draw up plenty of water.

Add a packet of flower perservative. To increase the life of your cut roses, fill the vase with a solution of one-half can of lemon lime soda and one half water. A few drops of bleach will help keep the water clear and fresh.

Change the water-soda solution daily. Don't display the bouquet in a hot room or in direct sunlight.

Make a habit of moving the flower vases to a cooler spot, even the refrigerator, each night to keep roses fresh as long as possible.