How Often Should You Change Your Fresh-Cut Flowers’ Water?

For optimal longevity, you should change the water of your fresh-cut flowers every two to three days.
How Often Should You Change Your Fresh-Cut Flowers’ Water?
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From ranunculus to roses, dahlias to daisies—fresh bouquets of flowers are a staple in many homes during the spring and summer months. Once you’ve put out your carefully curated arrangement, you want to show it off—and it’s always a disappointment when your blooms start drooping earlier than expected. To avoid this, experts say it’s all about keeping them fresh and changing the water regularly.

But how regularly: Is it a daily job? Weekly? To get the answer and other expert tips for keeping your flowers hydrated and making them last as long as possible, we asked two professional florists for their top tips.

Refresh the Water Every Few Days

According to Gracie Poulson, co-founder of California-based Grace Rose Farm and author of “Garden Roses: The Complete Guide to Growing and Arranging Spectacular Blooms,” the general rule for water changes is simple. For optimal longevity, you should change the water of your fresh-cut flowers every two to three days.
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