Are they "nodding" from the head??? Florists are notrorious for selling roses that don't open and wilt within days. As a student in college (horticulture/botany) my floricuture professor told us to put them in the bathtub and soak them in cold water with ice cubes until revived. Then, make a fresh cut and place them back in the vase in fresh, cool water. And whenever you get cut flowers, at night, put them in a cool place (as cool as 40 degrees) such as an enclosed, unheated porch, a cool basement or the frig, if they'll fit! They'll last far longer than if you keep them in a warm room 24/7...more than a week. Change the vase water daily. When you first get your flowers, make sure the lower leaves are removed as they can cause bacteria to thrive. Make a fresh cut under running water, but don't use scissors, use a knife. It's debateable whether cutting them on an angle really does any good. You can add 7-up to the vase water; the sugar and citric acid act as a preservative.. the same ingredients that are in flower preservative! It's shameful that someone can spend such a huge amount of $$$ on flowers that wilt in days! Next time, you might consider asking the florist how to care for your roses and to "guarantee" them...many will, if you follow their instructions!
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