COMMON NAME: LILY
BOTANICAL: LILIUM
ORIGIN: CHINA, JAPAN

CARE BASICS:
IMMEDIATE LONGTIME CARE:
Step 1
Cut about 1 inch from end of stem underneath water and then remove any leaves that will be under water.

Step 2
Replace with clean water and floral preservative and immediately after stems are cut place in vase.

Step 3
Place in a cool area out of direct sunlight and drafts.

Step 4
Remove pollen stamens as they open.

COMMON NAME: LISIANTHUS
BOTANICAL NAME: EUSTOMA
ORIGIN: GREAT PLAINS

BASIC CARE:
IMMEDIATE/LONGTERM CARE
Step 1
Typical vase life is 7 to 10 days. Place in cool location out of direct sunlight and away from drafts.

Step 2
Check water level daily to ensure full and add warm water as needed.

Step 3
Remove any damaged or dying flowers or foliage.

Step 4
Cut 1 inch from stem at an angle every 4 to 5 days.

COMMON NAME: PEONIES, PAEONIA
BOTANICAL NAME: LACTIFLORA
ORIGIN: ASIA

BASIC CARE:
IMMEDIATE CARE:
Step 1
Place out of direct sunlight.

Step 2
Cut bottom of stem and change the water every other day and add new preservative.

COMMON NAME: ROSE
BOTANICAL NAME: ROSA
ORIGIN: NOTHERN TEMPERATE ZONES

BASIC CARE:
IMMEDIATE CARE:
Step 1
Immediately remove the roses from the plastic sleeve or collar.

Step 2
Fill a sink or bucket with warm water. Place all the roses into the warm water.

Step 3
Cut the rose stems on an angle while the stem is still under the water.

Step 4
Fill a vase with warm and fresh water. Place one drop of bleach in the water.

Step 5
Place a packet of floral extender if you don't have, add bleach into the warm water.

Step 6
Place your freshly cut roses into the vase with the treated water. Change the water at least every other day. You can add the bleach or floral extender each time you change out the water.