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Monday, April 9, 2012

How to Grow a Rainbow

How incredibly fantastic are these...rainbow roses?!?! A guy by the name of Peter Van de Werken (who owns a floral shop in Holland) came up with this genius idea. I was looking to see how in the world you can do such a thing...its almost like a box of crayons had babies with a bed of roses--and then as I read and read they seem pretty easy to do.
You simply take your roses and cut the bottom of the stems into different channels or pieces (I would do maybe three or four sections) and then put each cut piece in a different color of water. They will do what all roses do, and drink it up, and then the colors will illuminate into the petals!!! 

I am going to HAVE to try this--but if any of you beat me to the punch let me know how it goes!
Next I'm going to find out that the horse of a different color from Wizard of Oz really does exists! :-)

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40 comments:

  1. Whiskey Tango FoxtrotApril 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Omg thats awesome! Such a good idea, I definately want to try it!

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  2. The Sweet LifeApril 9, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Oh my amazing!!!!!!! Can't wait to try this!!! I hope you had a fabulous Easter! Xoxo

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  3. UnknownApril 9, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I think I may have to try this. How pretty!!

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  4. erin e flynnApril 9, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Someone buy me some roses so I can try this!!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    WOW that is super cool!!! xoxo A-

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  6. MelMelApril 9, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Amazing.......I used to do this with carnations...but roses are much more stunning!

    Melxxx

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  7. Sadie CleggApril 9, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    thats. awesome.

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Those are amazing!!!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  9. Angie J.April 9, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Ohhh that is pretty cool! yay for Dutch people ;)

    x
    Angie
    sundaybelle.com

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  10. AshleyApril 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    I bet if all the high schoolers found out about this, it would be the new prom trend!

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    1. kinsley&kylee's mommaApril 21, 2012 at 5:56 AM

      we sell these at our flower shop in southern Indiana and Girls ARE ordering these for their proms :) we love them!

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  11. amber wallaceApril 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    This was in a scholastic handout my daughter brought home on Friday. We are going to make some this week. She has been begging and it was the best idea they ever sent home. How funny!

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  12. Pieni LintuApril 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Sounds amazing - is it really working? :D

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  13. tinyparticlesoflightApril 9, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    So cool - just pinned it!

    xo
    cortnie

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  14. Melanie MarieApril 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Oh my goodness. I MUST try this. Thank you for posting!!

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  15. AlexaApril 9, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Oh wow. These are amazing. Just like in The Wizard of Oz! :)

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  16. LauraApril 9, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Love this! Might have to do a science experiment with the preschoolers! They'd be amazed :)

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  17. Christina MarieApril 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    This is soo clever. As a kid I used to dye them one color, but never thought of cutting the stem into different sections. I would love to try this. :)

    Christina
    http://www.becauseofmadalene.com/

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  18. EmilyApril 10, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful!

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  19. Et tu, tutu?April 11, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    So cool!

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  20. JessicaApril 11, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Oh my goodness, I can't believe these are real! So cool!

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  21. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I don't understand how it can be different colors. I understand you cut the stem in different places, but how do you separate the colors for one flower? I would love to do this.

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  22. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I guess if I had read further, I would not need to ask the question. Thanks! I can't wait to try this!

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  23. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    haha thats okay anonymous...if you have any other questions let me know!

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  24. Stefanie OrtonApril 13, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    I actually tried this a few weeks ago! It was not nearly this bright, but still turned out really neat! I did it for my sister in law who loves all things tie dye, and she FLIPPED! It was a ton of fun! I did 4 different sections of the stem and put them into little plastic tubes I had. Within about 24 hours the rose had absorbed the colors. Next time I think I'll saturate the water with more color though, I think it would've been a little brighter that way.

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  25. happycebuApril 15, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    My mom showed me how to do this with a Peony when I was a kid. I have been doing this ever since.

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  26. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    What color water works the best?

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  27. kinsley&kylee's mommaApril 21, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    we sell these at our flower shop in southern indiana... they are a HUGE hit! check us out on facebook little crazy daisy!

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  28. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    do you atart with rred roses

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  29. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    do you start with white roses?

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    1. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      I think it would be best to start with white! That way the colors show up even brighter!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I have thinking of doing this for my wedding

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