Conditioning 800 Roses for a Saturday Event: Timeline and Quantities

Tuesday delivery for Saturday event:

1. Remove from bulk wrap, strip lower 2/3 foliage/thorns.
2. Clean angled cut, submerge to bloom base in cool water, cool dark place 24 hrs.
3. Recut, place halfway in room-temp water with preservative powder.

For arrangements: 9 roses + greens per piece is a good starting point; focus on scale and balance, not stem count.