How can you store roses?

I plan to get some roses for my sonto handout to his teammates mothers for mother's day. I would like to get them early to avoid teh rush. Is there a way I can but them a few days early and store them so they will not droop and they look fresh when he presents them?

How can you store roses?
refridgerate for one. I have also heard of using 7-up in the water. I am not 100% sure of the 7-up, but i am sure of the refridgeration part. If you go into a nice flower shop, you will notice that their flowers are in refridgerators. Before you purchase the roses, i would call your local florist and ask for tips about the flowers, they would know better than anyone.
Reply:while you have the florist on the phone ask them when they come in so you can calculate when to pick them up. also there are these little bottles with a rubber top the roses go through the stopper into a little water in the little bottles, be sure to ask for these for the day your going to give them to the moms. hope it helps
Reply:1. Cut early in the morning.


2. Cut at a 45-degree angle, just above the 4th or 5th leave cluster on the stem.


3. Take water with you and put it immediately into the water after cutting.


3a. (Forgot) store in the fridge. Top shelf. If possible, put a plastic bag loosely around them to keep the moisture in.


4. Put a single aspirin in the water. (Uncoated)


5. Right before you leave the house - recut the stems about 1/2 inch up from the original cut, again at a 45 degree angle. Use a sharp knife - not scissors. Scissors pinch the stem and can prevent moisture from being absorbed. If possible - cut the stem under water.


6. Transport in water if possible. Consider shredded newspaper in the bag if you're worried about spilling.

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