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Arrangement recipes

Pick an arrangement style and we'll match roses from the Australian catalogue that cut, condition and hold beautifully in the vase.

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Fragrance
Sun tolerance

Classic long-stem bouquet

Tall, straight stems and high-centred buds — the florist-shop look, grown at home. Cut in tight bud, strip lower foliage, condition in deep cool water for two hours before arranging.

  • Cut early morning or late evening, never midday heat.
  • Angle cut with clean secateurs just above an outward five-leaflet leaf.
  • Change vase water every second day; re-cut stems each time.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow the order below — prep first, then build, then finishing touches.

1. Prep

  1. 1Choose 7–12 straight, long stems with buds one-quarter open.
  2. 2Fill a tall bucket with 20 cm of cool water; take it into the garden.
  3. 3Cut on a 45° angle, strip all foliage from the bottom two-thirds, plunge straight in.
  4. 4Rest in a cool, dark spot for at least 2 hours to fully hydrate.

2. Build order

  1. 1Choose a tall, narrow vase — height roughly two-thirds the stem length.
  2. 2Start with 3 stems in a triangle to set the height and shape.
  3. 3Add remaining stems one at a time, spiralling in the same direction.
  4. 4Trim each stem so all bud heads sit at roughly the same level.

3. Finishing touches

  1. 1Rotate the vase and fill any gaps with the last 1–2 stems.
  2. 2Wipe the vase clean and set on a plain surface — this style needs no filler.
  3. 3Keep out of direct sun and away from heaters for maximum vase life.

Vase calculator

Enter your vessel's dimensions and we'll estimate how many stems and how much foliage to cut for this style.

Rose stems
14
~1.2 × mouth width
Foliage stems
0
no foliage for this style
Cut stem length
30 cm
arrangement height ≈ 36 cm
Water depth
12 cm
top up daily in warm weather

Note: Bare stems — no foliage in the vase.

Estimates are a guide — always cut a few extra stems in case one wilts or needs re-trimming.

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Cutting tip: the more you cut, the more a repeat-flowering rose will bloom. Don't be shy.