Peonies are luxurious flowers that look equally good both in a flower bed or in a garden, and in a bouquet. But if they bloom on a bush for a couple of weeks, then in the water they rarely feel good better than a couple of days. However, there are several life hacks on how to extend the life of a bouquet of peonies.
GLOBAL HAPPENINGS took an interest in the tricks of the florists. A few simple steps and inexpensive improvised means from a first-aid kit will help.
If the peonies are a little lost during transportation, a cold bath will help to revive them. After they lie in the water, the stems will need to be cut at an acute angle to get the maximum possible area for water absorption.
It is best to prune peonies under cold running water or submerged in water. Ideally, the length of the cut should be 3-5 centimeters. It is also necessary to remove all the leaves that fall inside the vase – they can accelerate the decay of the flower.
And to prolong the freshness of the petals themselves, it will be good to add ordinary aspirin to the water. 1 tablet will be enough for 1 liter of water. Boric acid in the proportion of 0.5 teaspoon per liter will work well. These substances will inhibit the development of bacteria in the water and create an acidic environment that will keep the flowers fresh.
And finally, advice on placing a vase of flowers. The bouquet should not be exposed to direct sunlight. They will burn the peony petals and speed up their drying. An ideal place would be a penumbral cool corner without drafts.
Earlier, GLOBAL HAPPENINGS told how to nourish peonies in the soil so that they bloom more magnificently and longer.
Source: Obozrevatel
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