Moody Blue fresh-cut roses are a premium floral choice, famous for their unique appearance and long-lasting fragrance. They are ideal for bouquets, gifts, and interior decoration, especially suitable for the Dubai market.
-
Appearance: Features striking lavender-purple petals with subtle violet edges and a soft lavender center. The large, fully double blooms (6–7 cm in diameter) unfold gracefully, maintaining an elegant shape throughout the vase life.
-
Fragrance: Emits a medium to strong sweet floral scent, blended with faint citrus notes. The fragrance lingers gently, adding a romantic atmosphere to any space.
-
Key Advantage: Boasts excellent durability. With proper care, it can retain freshness for 7–12 days, and even up to 14 days for high-quality stems. It also has good adaptability to dry climates with targeted maintenance.
Follow these steps to maximize the vase life of Moody Blue fresh-cut roses and keep their blooms vibrant.
Immediately after receiving the roses, perform deep-water hydration to revive dehydrated stems:
- Keep the protective net around the flower head to prevent petal scattering.
- Use sharp scissors to cut the stem at a 45° angle, removing 3–5 cm from the bottom to increase water absorption area.
- Immerse the entire stem (excluding the flower head) in deep water (covering at least 2/3 of the stem length) for 4 hours to overnight.
- Use filtered water or tap water left standing for 24 hours to avoid chlorine damage to the flowers.
After hydration, transfer the roses to a vase for shallow-water maintenance:
-
Trimming & Sorting:
- Remove all leaves that will be submerged in water to reduce bacterial growth. Keep 1–2 top leaves to maintain photosynthesis.
- Trim the stem by another 1–2 cm at a 45° angle, adjusting the length according to the vase height.
-
Vase & Water Quality:
- Choose a clean glass or ceramic vase.
- Pour in room-temperature water (18–22°C) and add professional floral preservatives (e.g., Chrysal, Floralife) as directed. If no preservatives are available, add 1 teaspoon of sugar + 2 drops of bleach, but monitor water clarity closely.
-
Water Change Frequency: Replace water every 2–3 days. Each time, trim 0.5 cm off the stem to keep the water absorption channel unobstructed.
-
Temperature & Light:
- Place the vase in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heaters, air conditioner vents, and fruits (e.g., apples, bananas release ethylene gas that accelerates wilting).
- The ideal temperature is 18–24°C. Avoid high temperatures (>27°C) and low temperatures (<10°C).
-
Humidity Adjustment:
- In Dubai’s dry climate, spray water around the flowers regularly (avoid direct spraying on petals) or place a humidifier near the vase.
-
Air Circulation: Maintain good ventilation but avoid strong winds that cause petal dehydration.
-
Emergency Hydration: If flowers wilt slightly, immerse the stems in 40°C warm water for 1 hour to replenish water quickly using water pressure.
-
Petal Protection: Avoid touching or squeezing the flower head to prevent petal damage. Gently remove withered petals to maintain aesthetics.
-
Water Quality Monitoring: Check for flocculation or turbidity in the water. Change water and clean the vase promptly to prevent bacterial growth.
With proper care, your Moody Blue fresh-cut roses will continue to bloom elegantly and release a charming fragrance, bringing natural beauty to your space.
