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1. Prep Your Vase. To make cut roses last as long as possible, two of the most important keys are avoiding bacterial growth and making sure the stems can soak up as much water as possible.

From farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home, roses travel thousands of miles to make it to the US for Valentine’s Day.