How long can lilacs keep in the vase?

Cut lilac blossoms for the vase - that's how it works

For the Cutting the lilac stems you will need sharp, pointed scissors and a sharp knife. Always cut off the flowering shoot directly at its base, and choose branches with buds that have not yet fully blossomed. Leave already wilted flower stems, they will not stand up again in the vase.

Cut lilac stems early in the morning

Not every time of the day is suitable for pruning the lilac. Ideally, you should use the scissors in the early morning or in the evening, because flowers cut at noon wilt much faster. Only lilac blossoms that dried should be picked at lunchtime. It's best to take a bucket of water with you, so the flowers stay fresh longer.

Properly prepare, care for and arrange the lilac bouquet

After cutting, you should put the lilac flowers in a vase as soon as possible. With the following preparatory tips, the stems will last longer as they can hold more vital water.

preparation

First remove all leaves on the stems, because leaves rotting in the water will reduce the shelf life of the bouquet. In addition, the lilacs evaporate a great deal of precious water through its large leaves, which is why leafy flower shoots dry up faster. Cut the flower stalks just before placing them in the water so that no air bubbles form in the ducts of the stems. Peel off two to three centimeters of bark from the end of the stem and then cut just as deep vertically into the stem at this point. Always use lukewarm water.

Keep the lilac bouquet fresh

Putrefactive bacteria, which spread on the stems and in the water, reduce the durability of the flowers. Therefore, you can keep the lilac bouquet fresher longer using the following methods:

• Change the vase water completely every day, don't just fill it up.
• When doing this, rinse the vase thoroughly.
• Prune the stems every two days.
• Avoid sun and drafts.
• Do not place the lilac bouquet next to a fruit bowl.
• Put the bouquet in a cool room or basement overnight.