Can we talk about how much better cheap grocery store bouquets look after 48 hours?

Honestly I used to turn my nose up at those $8 bunches from Publix. Then my cooler went down during a heatwave last June and I grabbed a few to get through a rush. I tossed them in a bucket with some flower food and gave them a good trim. After two days they opened up way more than I expected and stayed fresh for almost a week. Has anyone else found a trick to make those budget stems last longer for emergency use?

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daniel47424d ago

Yep, I had the same experience. Picked up a $6 bundle from the grocery store on a whim and was shocked how much they opened up after a day or two. A little patience really does turn those tight buds into something halfway decent.

jesse_williams6224d ago

Water and a clean cut make more difference than any fancy florist trick. Let them sit in warm water for an hour before trimming and they perk right up. Cheap bouquets just need a tiny bit of love to look expensive.