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How Long Should My Roses Last? Tallahassee Florist

How long should my roses last? Depending on the season commercially grown roses should last 5-10 days .  When you receive your roses you want to add fresh water. Keep them away from direct light and heat.   Bacteria growing in the water will shorten the life of your roses so adding just a few drops of bleach to the fresh water can keep bacteria from growing.    When buying roses wrapped be sure you are provided with flower food this balances the ph and helps with bacteria growth.   Cut stems at a slight slant and place in room temp water in a clean vase as soon as you get home. Change out the water every other day.  Bent head is when your roses droop at the top of the stem by the head. This is caused by the water supply not going up the stem. If there is a problem with this it will usually happen in the first 24 hours you receive your roses.   Most florists guarantee their flowers and would want to know of this situation right aw...