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Top Tips For Cut Flower Care
The Flowers & Plants Association recommends the following simple tips, based on the latest extensive scientific research, to ensure that your flowers last longer and look lovelier:
- Make sure vases are very clean
- Use fresh lukewarm water with commercial cut flower food added.
- Strip all leaves below the water level.
- Take at least 3cm (1") off all stems, making a slanted cut with a sharp knife or very sharp scissors.
- Avoid direct sunlight, heat, or draughts which can shorten flowers' lives.
- Keep flowers away from fruit and remove faded flowers as they occur.
- Top up the water regularly and add flower food in proportion
Rose Colors and Their Meanings
Red
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Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love, Congratulations, I Love You, Job Well Done, Sincere Love, Respect, Courage & Passion |
Red (Dark)
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Unconscious beauty |
Red (Single)
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"I Love You" |
Deep Burgundy
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Unconscious Beauty |
White
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Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness, I am worthy of you, Heavenly |
White (Bridal)
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Happy love |
Pink
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Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness, Please Believe Me |
Dark Pink
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Appreciation, Gratitude, Thank You |
Light Pink
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Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness |
Yellow
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Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me, and Jealousy, "I care" |
Yellow with Red Tip
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Friendship, Falling in Love |
Orange
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Desire, Enthusiasm |
Red and White
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Given together, these signify unity |
Red and Yellow
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Jovial and Happy Feelings |
Peach
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Appreciation, Closing of the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude |
Pale Peach
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Modesty |
Coral
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Desire |
Lavender
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Love at first sight, Enhancement |
Orange
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Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination |
Black *
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Death, Farewell |
Blue *
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The unattainable or impossible |
Single in any color
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Simplicity, Gratitude |
Red Rosebud
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Symbolic of purity and loveliness |
White Rosebud
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Symbolic of girlhood |
Thornless Rose
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"Love at first sight" |
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