Just realized a cool water soak can fix drooping lilies

I was putting together a big arrangement for a weekend wedding and saw some lilies were looking limp. On a whim, I filled a sink with cool water and let the stems sit for about an hour. When I looked later, the flowers had straightened up and looked fresh again. This works because the cool temperature helps the stems drink more water. Since then, I have done this with other flowers like tulips and it often helps. It is a quick fix that does not cost anything extra. I keep a plastic tub in my prep area just for this purpose. It has become a standard step in my routine now.

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