Use and Care Manual

50 stems is good enough. Just be sure you change the water every other
day.
5. Cut each stem one inch from the bottom or to your desire length. Be sure to
remove any leaves that may fall below the water line to prevent bacteria
from forming. Floral food provided and enclosed with each order will also
help to limit bacteria growth. Rinse the bottom part of the stems before
placing them in water.
6. Place flowers immediately in your prepared water-filled containers. Ideally,
the wrappers that protect the buds should be kept on while the flowers are
hydrating. Hydration occurs anywhere between four and ten hours (you can
leave them on up to 24 hours). Be sure to carefully remove the wrappers
after hydration occurs.
7. It takes about 24- 36 hours for the true color of each flower to develop. To
ensure longer lasting flowers, continue to keep them out of direct sunlight
and away from heat. Change the water and cut flower stems one inch every
other day. Each time you change the water, add more floral food (or sugar)
and be sure that no leaves sit below the water level.
8. Please keep in mind that roses have 3 to 5 guard petals. These, in many
varieties, are of a different color than the true color of the rose. For example,
white roses may have green guard petals and red roses have dark red or
black borders. You can remove them once the flowers start to bloom. Or you
can leave them on for a more natural garden look.