How do you make roses open?

I need to make a bouquet, but I want the roses open. When you purchase an inexpensive bunch at the store they are always closed tight.

Just Answer
December 19, 2009 at 8:58 am

ask a farmer.
kutekymmee
December 21, 2009 at 8:08 am

cut the ends at an angle and put them in water. they should open in a day or so.
mystegail
December 23, 2009 at 1:40 pm

When you get them home cut about an inch of the stems off with sharp scissors or shears and put them in lukewarm (not hot) water. Let them sit in a warm place (again, not hot) for about an hour and they should open. However, sometimes roses will not open at all – it depends on how they were handled by the grower.

Good Luck