Cut all flower stems at an angle, as it creates a larger surface area for the flowers to draw up more water and you must remember to put your flowers into water immediately. When you cut long stemmed flowers you should take a deep pail almost full to the brim with water. If you don’t then tiny air pockets will form in the stems and cause the flowers to droop. don’t forget to drop an aspirin in your vase with the water, your flowers will love you for it and repay you by staying fresh looking for longer.