UK florist Emma and garden veteran Alan Titchmarsh share fresh rose‑care tricks

Florist Emma of Lily & Bee demonstrated a simple method to revive wilting cut roses: a brief dip of stems in freshly boiled water to burst internal airlocks, followed by cooling the flowers in cold water. The technique requires no chemicals and can restore drooping blooms within hours.

Gardening celebrity Alan Titchmarsh advised gardeners to deadhead roses weekly, removing spent petals to encourage new growth and extend the flowering season into autumn. He emphasized that a quick five‑minute trim prevents the plant from wasting energy on dead flowers and reduces pest risk.