My husband bought me 25 long stem roses for our 25th anniversary. A couple of the roses have grown a few 1 to 2 inch shoots with leaves about 4 inches down from the flower. Does this mean that these stems can be planted and how would I do that? Thanks!
Can I grow a rose bush from a long stem rose in a bouquet?
You sometimes can. Try it. What you need to do is get a small pot and fill it with a good well-draining potting mix. There is a product called Rootone which is sold by the box or packet. You would only need a packet. Follow the directions on it by taking your long stemmed rose and clipping the blossom off. Make sure you have the node on the stem on the piece you want to plant. Dip the bottom end in the rooting hormone, tamp the excess off and dip a pencil in the potting soil to make a small hole to place the rose in. Clip off all but one leaf. Place the rose stem in the hole and tamp the soil around it. Water gently once. You can put it in the garden under a larger plant, or keep it in the house with a small baggy over it to act like a mini green house. Each day, remove the baggy for about two hours so that you do not rot the rose. In about six to eight weeks you will have your answer If the rose stem stays put when you gently tug it, your rose has taken hold. You will have a new rose for next spring. Water it regularly but not so that it is sopping, and feed it lightly after about three months. The baggy comes off when it has taken hold and you will see new little leaves starting to grow. Of course, fresh air and sunshine are great for it; just don't let it get too dried out for any long length of time. A day or two won't hurt. In fact, most people overwater their plants you just want to keep it moist. From then on, you can follow up on how to keep roses yourself.
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Reply:I have to agree with telluwat on this.. I don't think it will work.
Most floral roses are grafted onto hardy root stock. The florals have very weak root systems and usually won't survive.
Sorry.. but congratulations on 25 years!
Reply:I also do not think that this will work though I really wish that they would.
Reply:yes you can... keep the roots in water for now, give it plety of sunlight. when the roots become more abundant, plant them in peat moss, and keep moist,, not wet, or saturated.
good luck
Reply:Whether or not the rooting will take depends on if the stems have "buds" to grow the roots from. Most roses do indeed have the capability to grow into bushes.
I wish you the best on this as I know how sentimental bushes grown from your 25 year roses could be.
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Reply:many plant clippings can be put in a glass of water and withing weeks you will see roots protruding from the stem you cut from the mother plant.
however, trying to grow a bush from a rose stem would never happen.
stalks, as your stem is considered cannot grow from a cutting. Once it has been cut your rose will ultimately die. There are some plants within the rose variation that can be put into the ground and the roots may shoot out, but I can assure you, you will not get that cutting into a bush.
sorry, I myself would have loved to do that with the rose bouquets my husband has bought me as well.
Monday, May 11, 2009
How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?
Just bought my partner some and a vase, tell me everything I would need to do to make sure they stay longer and fresher?
Many thanks, ;)
How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?
Ways to help a flower bouquet last longer:
Use cold water for bulb flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.
Change the water every 2 days -- don't just top it off. This is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your flowers looking fresh.
Keep flowers out of direct sunlight %26amp; move them to a cool place .
Add a drop of bleach to the water to prevent bacteria...
Or...Add a little Lemon- Lime soda or fresh lemon juice to the water.
http://www.plantea.com/cutflowers.htm
Your bouquet will last longer if not overheated, away from bright lights, %26amp; out of drafts. A cooler area is better. Changing the water every couple of days %26amp; adding bleach to the water prevents bacteria from making it rot. Also, remove any lower leaves that would otherwise be immersed under water as they will rot and shorten the life of your flowers.
"Suggestions range from adding a few drops of bleach to each pint of vase water to keep bacteria from growing to using a solution made with lemon-lime soda, one part soda to two parts water. The sugar in the soda is said to feed the flowers and help buds continue to open, and acidity inhibits bacterial growth."
http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/bou...
Michael Skaff, a floral specialist for ftd.com recommends: "Under running tap water, quickly cut the bottom of the stems on an angle and remove foliage that will be lower than the water level in the vase. Then add two to three drops of bleach to the vase to prevent bacteria buildup. "
http://www.quickandsimple.com/solutions/...
BTW, The ingredients in commercial flower food which keeps flowers fresh for at least a full week helps reduce the concentration of bacteria in the water, keep the water acidic, and supplies the flowers with sugar.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
Reply:Thanks for the nice comment %26amp; for voting!
I really appreciate that...it means a lot :)
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Reply:mix white sugar and water to feed them and put them in a cool (not cold) room not in direct sunlight but with sun in it.
try not to have artifiacial lights on too much...
hope this helps!
Reply:He, he...I thought you meant the TV comedy series there for a while...lol ("Keeping up Appearances")
Many thanks, ;)
How do I care for "Hyacinth Bouquet" Flowers?
Ways to help a flower bouquet last longer:
Use cold water for bulb flowers, such as daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.
Change the water every 2 days -- don't just top it off. This is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your flowers looking fresh.
Keep flowers out of direct sunlight %26amp; move them to a cool place .
Add a drop of bleach to the water to prevent bacteria...
Or...Add a little Lemon- Lime soda or fresh lemon juice to the water.
http://www.plantea.com/cutflowers.htm
Your bouquet will last longer if not overheated, away from bright lights, %26amp; out of drafts. A cooler area is better. Changing the water every couple of days %26amp; adding bleach to the water prevents bacteria from making it rot. Also, remove any lower leaves that would otherwise be immersed under water as they will rot and shorten the life of your flowers.
"Suggestions range from adding a few drops of bleach to each pint of vase water to keep bacteria from growing to using a solution made with lemon-lime soda, one part soda to two parts water. The sugar in the soda is said to feed the flowers and help buds continue to open, and acidity inhibits bacterial growth."
http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/bou...
Michael Skaff, a floral specialist for ftd.com recommends: "Under running tap water, quickly cut the bottom of the stems on an angle and remove foliage that will be lower than the water level in the vase. Then add two to three drops of bleach to the vase to prevent bacteria buildup. "
http://www.quickandsimple.com/solutions/...
BTW, The ingredients in commercial flower food which keeps flowers fresh for at least a full week helps reduce the concentration of bacteria in the water, keep the water acidic, and supplies the flowers with sugar.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
Reply:Thanks for the nice comment %26amp; for voting!
I really appreciate that...it means a lot :)
Good luck!!! Report Abuse
Reply:mix white sugar and water to feed them and put them in a cool (not cold) room not in direct sunlight but with sun in it.
try not to have artifiacial lights on too much...
hope this helps!
Reply:He, he...I thought you meant the TV comedy series there for a while...lol ("Keeping up Appearances")
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
these are my three favorite flowers and I am wondering if they are compatible (scent wise and visually). I want a primarily white bouquet with yellow accents.
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
That should look good monochromatic usually does. Not sure what the amaryllis smells like but the daisies and orange blossoms would go good. Congrats by the way!
Reply:sounds lovely, I can almost smell it now! Go with your choice, the smells are compatible.
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
That should look good monochromatic usually does. Not sure what the amaryllis smells like but the daisies and orange blossoms would go good. Congrats by the way!
Reply:sounds lovely, I can almost smell it now! Go with your choice, the smells are compatible.
Trying to keep a bouquet of flowers alive longer. Any suggestions?
I got a lovely bunch of red carnations last Monday, and I'm trying to find ways to keep them alive and beautiful longer. They've lasted thus far with me changing their water every day and cutting off nasty rotting stems, and they still look gorgeous, but I can see that they are beginning to die! Sugar water and aspirin worthy to try for them or is there something better?
Trying to keep a bouquet of flowers alive longer. Any suggestions?
try putting just a little bleach in the vase in with the water
Reply:cut a 1/4 inch diagonally off the bottom of the stems every three days. That is the best you can do.
Reply:cut the ends of the stems off about 1 or 2 cm above the bottom of the stem. this will help the flower absorb more water.
Reply:I suggest the aspirin.
Reply:I heard a pinch of salt in the water should help but I've never tried it...
Reply:put an asprin in the water
Reply:for a large vase, ise 1 tablespoon of bleach. For a smaller vase, use 1 teaspoon.
Reply:you do know that they will die eventually, but i say keep doing what you're doing until it's very last moment!
Reply:Sugar water, ground aspirin both work. Also try peeling the stems and keeping them in a cold climate with low humidity.
buckles
Trying to keep a bouquet of flowers alive longer. Any suggestions?
try putting just a little bleach in the vase in with the water
Reply:cut a 1/4 inch diagonally off the bottom of the stems every three days. That is the best you can do.
Reply:cut the ends of the stems off about 1 or 2 cm above the bottom of the stem. this will help the flower absorb more water.
Reply:I suggest the aspirin.
Reply:I heard a pinch of salt in the water should help but I've never tried it...
Reply:put an asprin in the water
Reply:for a large vase, ise 1 tablespoon of bleach. For a smaller vase, use 1 teaspoon.
Reply:you do know that they will die eventually, but i say keep doing what you're doing until it's very last moment!
Reply:Sugar water, ground aspirin both work. Also try peeling the stems and keeping them in a cold climate with low humidity.
buckles
Has anyone ever put or heard of putting gardenias in a bridal bouquet?
I'm getting married October 13th of this year. I really like gardenias but online haven't seen any pictures of gardenia bouquets. Do you know where I can find a picture? And will they be in season then?
Has anyone ever put or heard of putting gardenias in a bridal bouquet?
This site has pictures of hand-held bouquets:
http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...
and another beautiful bouquet can be seen here:
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/orc...
I'm unsure of availability for your date, however you could contact the websites to see if it will be possible ... will keep my fingers crossed for you as Gardenias are truly an awesome flower!
*~ Enjoy ~*
Reply:Of course. Gardenias are a very traditional bouquet maker for brides. Florists can get them just about any time of year nowdays.
http://www.flogarden.com/Weddings.htm
http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...
Here are a couple of examples.
Reply:I'm sure. Gardenia's are very traditional bridal flowers.
The draw back? They bruise so easily. They will look terrible by the end of the evening...
Use them sparingly in your wedding flowers.
Just my suggestion.
Has anyone ever put or heard of putting gardenias in a bridal bouquet?
This site has pictures of hand-held bouquets:
http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...
and another beautiful bouquet can be seen here:
http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/orc...
I'm unsure of availability for your date, however you could contact the websites to see if it will be possible ... will keep my fingers crossed for you as Gardenias are truly an awesome flower!
*~ Enjoy ~*
Reply:Of course. Gardenias are a very traditional bouquet maker for brides. Florists can get them just about any time of year nowdays.
http://www.flogarden.com/Weddings.htm
http://www.loveflowers.com.au/showitem.p...
Here are a couple of examples.
Reply:I'm sure. Gardenia's are very traditional bridal flowers.
The draw back? They bruise so easily. They will look terrible by the end of the evening...
Use them sparingly in your wedding flowers.
Just my suggestion.
What else can brides carry other than a bouquet?
Is there anything at all that I can use to replace my bouquet? I am having a beach wedding and I am trying to think of something creative that I can carry other than a bouquet. My girls are all carrying parasols(paper umbrellas). Any suggestions?
What else can brides carry other than a bouquet?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
You don't need to carry a whole bouquet, but I would think you would want to carry something. I try to encourage brides to carry a single rose tied with a nice silk ribbon. It looks elegant, and is easy to do! Or, you could carry two roses and hand one to your mother and one to the grooms mother - then you would be done! I like the parasol idea for your bridesmaids - another idea since you will be on the beach would be nice paper fans. Good luck!
Reply:Carry a decorative raffia fan. They're super adorable and practical!
Reply:Why not carry a white parasol...then pass it off to the maid of honor when you get down the aisle for her to hold...It would look great!
Reply:When Beyonce's sister got married (it was a tropical/beach wedding), the floral bouquets did not come on time. So the mother, ingeniously, got these large shells for all the girls to carry. Perhaps you could have a conch shell filled with orchids (or whatever flower of your choice).
Reply:don't carry anything. That would be unique!
Sun tan lotion would look a little silly.
Carry a big beach hat with a white veil on it?
Reply:A Flower Ring Corsage with long delicate ribbons that match your wedding colors..... Worn on your left ring finger.
(Have the florist make the Flower Ring Corsage to fit your ring finger but not to tight using flowers that last long in the heat of the sun since its a beach wedding)
When you walk down the Isle holding your hands together it will give an appearance of holding a beautiful little bouquet. Then when it comes time for your very soon to be hubby to place "The Wedding ring" on your left ring finger he will take the Flower Ring Corsage from your left finger and place it on your right ring finger. Then he will place "The Wedding ring" on your left finger.
Reply:Anything you want, just as long as it is NOT A BABY! LOL! Seriously, perhap your Bible?
Reply:A colorful parasol with your monogram on it and flowers cascading down. A fan with flowers attached to the handle. A single red rose. A wrist corsage. There are so many things that you can do, I think it is so cool that you are being unique. Have a beautiful wedding! Good Luck!
Reply:a fan or a parasol as well.
Reply:http://www.seashellsinbloom.com/bouquets...
1. Carry a seashell bouquet . . . see site above.
2. Parasol.
3. Fan.
4. Lace-covered Bible or other book that is special to you.
5. A single flower . . . maybe a lily or a rose?
6. A kissing ball.
Reply:carry nothing, tie a beautiful blue ribbon around your wrists and let it flow as you walk
Reply:Well go extreme if your getting flowers, go with the theme.
Try some shells, colours that will go with the scene.
Or try a huge unique parasols, kick your bridemades arses, and look the best. Big white, laces, i can't really suggest much else xD
Reply:You could have a large parasol with flowers on it. I have seen some people just carry a single flower or a couple flowers. You could carry a small basket of sea shells. I have also seen a bouquet of just ribbons.
Reply:a little wristlet.
Reply:A huge lollipop
What else can brides carry other than a bouquet?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
You don't need to carry a whole bouquet, but I would think you would want to carry something. I try to encourage brides to carry a single rose tied with a nice silk ribbon. It looks elegant, and is easy to do! Or, you could carry two roses and hand one to your mother and one to the grooms mother - then you would be done! I like the parasol idea for your bridesmaids - another idea since you will be on the beach would be nice paper fans. Good luck!
Reply:Carry a decorative raffia fan. They're super adorable and practical!
Reply:Why not carry a white parasol...then pass it off to the maid of honor when you get down the aisle for her to hold...It would look great!
Reply:When Beyonce's sister got married (it was a tropical/beach wedding), the floral bouquets did not come on time. So the mother, ingeniously, got these large shells for all the girls to carry. Perhaps you could have a conch shell filled with orchids (or whatever flower of your choice).
Reply:don't carry anything. That would be unique!
Sun tan lotion would look a little silly.
Carry a big beach hat with a white veil on it?
Reply:A Flower Ring Corsage with long delicate ribbons that match your wedding colors..... Worn on your left ring finger.
(Have the florist make the Flower Ring Corsage to fit your ring finger but not to tight using flowers that last long in the heat of the sun since its a beach wedding)
When you walk down the Isle holding your hands together it will give an appearance of holding a beautiful little bouquet. Then when it comes time for your very soon to be hubby to place "The Wedding ring" on your left ring finger he will take the Flower Ring Corsage from your left finger and place it on your right ring finger. Then he will place "The Wedding ring" on your left finger.
Reply:Anything you want, just as long as it is NOT A BABY! LOL! Seriously, perhap your Bible?
Reply:A colorful parasol with your monogram on it and flowers cascading down. A fan with flowers attached to the handle. A single red rose. A wrist corsage. There are so many things that you can do, I think it is so cool that you are being unique. Have a beautiful wedding! Good Luck!
Reply:a fan or a parasol as well.
Reply:http://www.seashellsinbloom.com/bouquets...
1. Carry a seashell bouquet . . . see site above.
2. Parasol.
3. Fan.
4. Lace-covered Bible or other book that is special to you.
5. A single flower . . . maybe a lily or a rose?
6. A kissing ball.
Reply:carry nothing, tie a beautiful blue ribbon around your wrists and let it flow as you walk
Reply:Well go extreme if your getting flowers, go with the theme.
Try some shells, colours that will go with the scene.
Or try a huge unique parasols, kick your bridemades arses, and look the best. Big white, laces, i can't really suggest much else xD
Reply:You could have a large parasol with flowers on it. I have seen some people just carry a single flower or a couple flowers. You could carry a small basket of sea shells. I have also seen a bouquet of just ribbons.
Reply:a little wristlet.
Reply:A huge lollipop
What do you write on the card when you present a bouquet to a singer?
I've never done this before. Do you attach a card with the bouquet you present to a singer? I think I should because it's possible that I won't get to hand it to him personally. And there will be more than one musician on stage so I think it is necessary to put his name on it. And I want to put my name to. But what do I write in between his name and mine?
What do you write on the card when you present a bouquet to a singer?
YOu should put their name..yes..so the wrong person doesnt get them..and ofcourse yours..Do they know you? If not make sure to add an email or # at the bottom.! If it is someone who you are attracted to you could put something like...."thank you for touching me with your music" or go corny with " your music brings beauty to my life.." well you get the idea...if it is someone you just admire...put "to "so%26amp;so" thank you for sharing your gift".....
Or the best backfall....is to present the flowers with a card that has their name..your name..(just your first) and the email or phone #.....if they contact you..then grace them with your words....
Good luck..
peace.respect.blessings
rue
Reply:If you could mention a certain song that you particularly like, that might get you more notice. Or how much you enjoyed a particular CD, or concert.
Dear Tom Jones, I love the song "I, Who Have Nothing", it is my favorite! Thanks for singing it tonight! Susan
Reply:"(his name's) breath smells llike ghandi's slipper"
Reply:thank u for making my day...great with ur melodious music or voice...
What do you write on the card when you present a bouquet to a singer?
YOu should put their name..yes..so the wrong person doesnt get them..and ofcourse yours..Do they know you? If not make sure to add an email or # at the bottom.! If it is someone who you are attracted to you could put something like...."thank you for touching me with your music" or go corny with " your music brings beauty to my life.." well you get the idea...if it is someone you just admire...put "to "so%26amp;so" thank you for sharing your gift".....
Or the best backfall....is to present the flowers with a card that has their name..your name..(just your first) and the email or phone #.....if they contact you..then grace them with your words....
Good luck..
peace.respect.blessings
rue
Reply:If you could mention a certain song that you particularly like, that might get you more notice. Or how much you enjoyed a particular CD, or concert.
Dear Tom Jones, I love the song "I, Who Have Nothing", it is my favorite! Thanks for singing it tonight! Susan
Reply:"(his name's) breath smells llike ghandi's slipper"
Reply:thank u for making my day...great with ur melodious music or voice...
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