French Days Stems

Yes, the stem contains a metal wire that can be cut with wire cutters. Remove a lower leaf rather than cutting down the whole height in one go.

Allow five to seven stems of the same variety in a medium vase, more if the neck is wide. An odd number almost always gives a more natural result.

A feather duster or soft brush is enough for dust, petal by petal on large flowers. Avoid wetting the blooms and constant exposure to direct sunlight.