How to save dahlias in the bouquet longer: additives in the water and store, caring for a bouquet. When and how to correctly cut the dahlias for the bouquet?

If earlier, the dahlias were most often used as an addition for bouquets from other colors, today they are of holistic compositions. A large selection of colors and shapes makes it possible to create chic bouquets for any holidays and events.

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Most species of Georgin begin to bloom at the very beginning of summer, and end their season with the advent of the first frosts. It is during this period that to decorate the solemn event with a bouquet of Georgin is the most successful solution.

When and how to correctly cut the dahlias for the bouquet?

In order for a bouquet made up of freshly cut dahlias for a long time, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules:

Correctly select varieties. A good choice for the bouquet is cactus, spherical, pompicing varieties of dahlias.

If you have not yet decided which varieties of Georgin to grow, we advise you to read the article about annual and perennial dahlias. To grow annual dahlias, it is useful to know some secrets that we have revealed in article.
Water preparation. Before you go to the garden and cut the dahlias, it is necessary to prepare the water in which they will need to be placed. Due to the fact that drinking water is most often chlorine, it is able to reduce the life of cut plants. To neutralize the action of chlorine, you need to pour water into the container and leave for half an hour open. Only after that it will be possible to put flowers in it.
Cut only fresh flowers. For cutting, it is necessary to select medium -sized flowers, which have already completely blossomed and do not have wilted petals and leaflets.
Choose the right time and cutting process. The dahlias are cut off in dry weather early in the morning or late in the evening. At this time, flowers contain the largest amount of moisture, which will allow them to stand longer.
Cut the dahlias It is necessary in the internodes with a sharp knife or a blade obliquely.
To reduce the evaporation of the water and the spread of bacteria in it, the leaves must be cut off. After that, you need to place the flowers in the water to the base and put for a couple of hours in a dark place without access of direct sunlight.

It is important to correctly cut and prepare water

How many dahlias will be in water?

How many dahlias will be in water? With proper care, in cut, a bouquet of Georgin is able to stand for a long time.
On average, dahlias retain their fresh look until a week. In the room without access to sunlight, flowers can stand longer, up to 12 days.

It is worth noting that the air in the room where the flowers are located should be cool, but not cold. Too low temperature will also negatively affect plants, as well as high.
If you put a bouquet in a hot place, it will begin to fade in a few hours.

How to save a bouquet of dahlias longer: additives in water, bouquet care

The main element in case of conservation of the freshness of the Georgin bouquet for a long time is water. There are several nuances that need to be followed so that the bouquet does not fade for a long time.

If possible, it is better to use rain, melt or distilled water. Even if chlorine is extracted from ordinary water from the tap, it will still be stiff and negatively affect the plants.
For dahlias, the best option for water temperature in the cool period is up to 18 ° C, and in the summer about 6 ° C.
Completely change the water in which the flowers are necessary, at least once a day. In hot weather, you can add a couple of pieces of ice that will not allow the water to quickly heat up.
The upper part of the colors and buds should be periodically spray with water from above. This will allow them not to fade and not lose their colorful color.
Once every few days it is necessary not only to change water, but also separately rinse under running water the whole flower and containerin which the bouquet is located.
In order to prevent the reaction of water rot on hot days, you can add a little lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or potassium permanganate to the water.
At the first signs of wilting, the stems of Georgin at the end, you need to cut a little with sharp scissors or knife.After that, lower the cut flowers into hot water for a short time, then in the ice and put again in a container with the usual temperature. This method will allow plants to expand the vessels and begin to absorb moisture over the entire length.
Today, an additional power source for extending cut plants is various additives and top dressing, which can be purchased in flower stores.

It is important to add top dressing to a vase with a bouquet

The most popular among them are:

"Crisal" - This is top dressing, the main properties of which is environmental friendliness, softening of water, extension of the life of cut flowers up to 60%. It is convenient to use, and is suitable for any type of color.
"Living bouquet" - This is a fertilizer that can extend the life of cut flowers and plants up to a month. It is also natural and absolutely safe for humans and the environment. The contents of the package is a solution that needs to be diluted in water, and dip a bouquet there. Due to the fumes, a solution with fertilizer must be added every 2-3 days. “Living Bouquet” will also be able to please many with their low cost.
"Tsvetolon" - This supplement, by analogy with others, helps to extend the life of Georgin, but is not suitable for Herber, irises and gladioli. "Tsvetolon" helps to better open the flower and prevents the wilting of leaves and stem. It is very important when working with this addition carefully to read the instructions and not exceed the concentration. It must be diluted taking into account 10 ml per liter of water. To get the best effect, the solution must be completely changed once a week.
"Bona Forte" - This top dressing is suitable for all types of indoor plants and bouquets of cut flowers. It has all the nutritional properties that will help them stay fresh for a long time.
Liquid fertilizer "Ettiso" - This tool created for flowering plants is ideal for flowering cut dahlias. It will help the flowers not fade and keep the rich color for a long time.

Today, a lot of funds for caring for cut flowers have been created, helping to extend the life of bouquets for a long time. They differ in shape, manufacturer and price segment. But it is best to cut or buy dahlias shortly before the start of a solemn event.

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