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Old 07-07-2007, 10:15 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Cutting Queen Anne's Lace

On Jul 7, 1:04 pm, Charlie wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:40:17 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior

wrote:
Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?


They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them from
drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie


FW
if Charlie's idea doesn't work, try putting the stem in boiling
water for a few seconds and then plunge the stems in cold water
all the way up to the flower heads overnight if possible.

(you must be entering flower arrangements in the county fair??
have been wondering where you were!)
Emilie
NorCal