While we are just in January fresh flowers have become a household treat for some. Florist can be expensive, so I turn to my local grocery store and once the tulips come in, oh it is on for me. I buy them to bring in some color and I love the way they look and make me feel. Like warmer weather is on the horizon.
I have over the years tried many ways to keep my fresh flowers, fresh and pretty longer. One way I do that is I always cut the stems at an angle with pruning shears by 1/2 to 1 inch. Then I add 1/4 cup of clear soda your choice I use Sprite or a 7UP, the sugar in it keeps the flowers fresher longer, and makes them smell sweeter, seriously. My local grocery has a very nice floral department and when the Tulips show up, I’m there. So, the next time you decide to brighten up your space with beautiful fresh flowers try this trick and let me know. Remember to keep your flowers away from drafts and direct light. Many think they need direct they do not! Change the water every 2 days adding fresh water and more white soda. Tulips just hit my local Grocery Store today, yes!
I love having cut flowers in my home! I sometimes get them at the farmers market but of course in the winter they come from the florist or the grocery store. I have Shasta daises just beginning to bloom and will bring some of those in soon and I will use sprite in the water. Thanks for sharing.
Me too
I love fresh flowers and my husband told me to try this w 7up to keep my flowers fresh longer and it really works. I think it works better than the little packet they give w the fresh flowers sometimes to help keep them fresh. This is a great idea!
I love bringing flowers in from my garden…never heard of adding white soda…will definitely try this…thanks!
I do love cut flowers and will have to try that!
Wow. I never knew that with the clear soda
Will drfinately have to try it. Thanks for this tip
Sarah L.
I can’t wait to try this tip! It will so nice to enjoy them longer!
Thank you for the floral hints….I will tryyjat ethos.
I absolutely love fresh flowers!
Thanks so much for these tips!! I’m looking forward to having colorful flowers that last longer!! Have a blessed day!!🙋💖🌼
Thanks for the tip. I’m going to give it a try next time I purchase flowers.
Same here with our grocery store and fresh flowers. I never knew about clear soda to keep the flowers fresh longer. I always use water and sugar mix and they last nearly two weeks!
Tulips are so pretty,too!❤️
Thank you so much for this tip!! I know sometimes at the grocery store you get a little packet of something but don’t know what it is. I’m going to try this when the tulips and hyacinths come out. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing! Will try it sometime.
Thank you for the great tip
Thanks for the tip about using sprite, will give it a try.