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Design 38 September | 2021 1. DAHLIA ese fl owers must be cut at peak bloom and will not continue to open after harvest, leaving a short window for transport time. To avoid struggling with perishability, source as close to local as possible. Properly conditioned Dahlia will hold without a water source even in autumn heat, making them perfect for fall weddings. Conditioning Tip: ese fl owers are very susceptible to wilting when introduced to dirty or contaminated vase solution. Immediately place freshly cut Dahlia stems into clean buckets with 3 to 5 inches of nearly boiling water or fl ower-nutrient solution. Allow the water or fl ower-nutrient solution to cool naturally before refrigerating these fl owers. is process can double the vase life of these blooms. 2. GARDEN ROSES (Rosa x hybrida) ese premium fl owers are prized for their unique colors, natural fragrance and larger-than-life open blooms. A properly conditioned garden rose will take time to fully open, but most varieties can expand to four or fi ve times their arrival size. To speed opening, store these fl owers at room temperature. To slow their aging, refrigerate roses at 34 F to 36 F in a clean fl oral cooler. Conditioning Tip: When receiving garden roses, immediately remove all packaging, and trim away any foliage that would fall below the water line in storage containers. Always trim stem ends at an angle using clean tools, and place in fresh properly proportioned nutrient solution formulated specifi cally for roses, such as FloraLife™ Rose Food Clear 300. For best results, hydrate and store roses in a fl oral refrigerator. Ma er Your Fa Flower Potential Care and handling tips for 10 of the season's most spectacular fl owers. By Tonneli Grüetter Use these tips and tricks to make your inventory of autumn fl owers last longer and shine brighter. is harvest season, you will see new cut fl ower varieties rise above the rest. Make sure your business is ready, with the latest care and handling tips from our experts on cut fl ower conditioning.