How to Cut Instant Trailing Rose Bouquets

Trailing or climbing roses grow on long canes that trail along the ground or a fence. The trailing roses are excellent for cutting flowers that require minimum arranging. You can turn these roses into instant bouquets.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Trailing roses
• Hand pruners
• Vase
• Water

1. 
    

   Watch the season. Trailing or climbing roses usually bloom profusely early in the season. Their flowers are often small and open in dense clusters.

2. 
    
   Buds and roses

   Choose canes ending in clusters that are partly open and partly still in bud for a longer-lasting bouquet. These will bloom longer than roses that are completely open.

3. 
    

   Cut each stem about 12 to 15 inches below the roses. Trim off excess leaves that will be below the water level in the vase. Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle before placing it in the vase.

4. Fill your vase with fresh clean water. Add the rose clumps and arrange. Your bouquet is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Ferns or other foliage can be added to fill out the vase. Tie a ribbon around the vase for gifting.