![]() "Using cool water will help them last longer," Schleiter notes. Room-temperature water is best, with one exception: Blooms from bulbs that flower during cooler months, like anemones, daffodils, and tulips, will do better if the water is below room temperature. Placing stems in hot water will cook them, Schleiter says. Arrange your bouquet first, then cut the stems and put them in water. It's also okay to put the flowers in a vase of water right after you make the cut. To speed the process, you can cut stems under water to prevent air bubbles from forming in the stems. Schleiter suggests doing this if your flowers are delivered in a box or tied with a rubber band. Use very sharp scissors or pruning shears, and snip at least one-half inch off the bottom of the stems to be sure you're cutting above possible air bubbles. If you neglect to cut them, air that has been drawn into the stems while they were out of water can block water absorption. Here's why it's a good practice: Flowers have a vascular system in their stems that draws up water and nutrients to feed the blooms. You've probably heard that you keep flowers fresh by cutting the stem as soon as you get them home. ![]() But here's what will keep flowers fresh, according to Kristin Schleiter, associate vice president for outdoor gardens and senior curator at the New York Botanical Garden. Plunking a penny into a vase of water won't help your blooms last longer. ![]()
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