How to dye roses

The Rainbow Rose, also known as the Happiness Rose, was launched by a flower company owned by Dutch florist Peter Van de Werken at the 2008 Dutch International Flower Expo, marking the world’s first release of rainbow flowers. The petals of the Rainbow Rose are presented in various colors, making it eye-catching. This flower is specially developed for fashion enthusiasts who pursue novelty. Whether as a home decoration or a gift for loved ones, rainbow flowers are a very special choice.

The meaning of flower language

Romance, fantasy, happiness, happiness, grandeur, and nobility, the god of flowers and the luxury of flowers.

[Flower Dyeing Principle]

There are spaces and channels in the structure of fresh flowers, such as ducts, cytoplasm, and thin-walled cells, that can accommodate dye adsorption. Absorption dyeing utilizes the natural transpiration of plant tissue to suck up the dye solution, achieving the desired dyeing effect.

[Flower Dyeing Method]

It can be roughly divided into the following four staining methods:
1. Using a drip irrigation system to absorb and stain live plant flowers through ducts;
2. By utilizing liquid hydroponic pressure through fresh cut flower stems, the dyeing liquid is sucked up through natural plant transpiration;
3. By soaking, directly invert the flower heads and soak them in dye solution for production;
4. Local spraying and dyeing using tools such as spray guns and spray pots;

At present, there are many ways to dye fresh flowers in the market, but it is important to choose non-toxic, harmless, and odorless safe products for processing.

[Add some universal flower dye solution]

It is mainly divided into six types: Macaron light rainbow solution, original solution, concentrated solution, two-color strengthening solution, monochrome supplement solution, and customer small trial package. These six types of liquids are all universal dye absorbents, suitable for most fresh cut flowers.
1. Macaron Light Rainbow Flower Dyeing Liquid: A light and elegant color scheme that is as gentle as cotton candy, suitable for summer or customers who like elegance to choose.
2. 【 Universal Colorful Original Liquid 】: The beautiful color effect of high-purity VV tones is suitable for customers who like strong and bright colors with high purity. It can be used directly without dilution with water.
3. Efficient Colorful Concentrate: Suitable for large-scale production bases or planting flower farmers with high dye absorption, it must be strictly diluted in proportion before use.
4. Double color strengthening solution: Its main function is to bleach and separate the boundary between the primary color and the colored flower material.
5. 【 Various monochrome supplements 】: The colors with higher frequency and quantity of single bottle use in the set can be replenished after use, which can save the purchase cost of the entire set.
6. 【 Customer small set trial set 】: A set of three bottles, suitable for school experiments, small activities, or personal holiday DIY play.

[Dyeing tool]

1. Fresh flower materials
2. Specialized dye absorbing liquid
3. A breathable kraft cardboard box
4. Dyeing tubes, floral scissors, rubber bands, ropes, newspapers, etc.
5. A room suitable for temperature and humidity

Steps for Dyeing Fresh Cut Flowers

Nourishing Water and Awakening Flowers

Simply prune the prepared fresh flower materials, put them in clean water without unpacking, and wake them up for about 5-7 hours (different flower materials have different awakening times, and this step is to clear the ducts for easy absorption by the flower materials).

Dyeing box preparation

The function of a cardboard box is to maintain humidity for dyed flowers. The production method is as follows: Select a cardboard box that is 15cm-20cm higher than the flower bud of the flower material, and drill holes and thread ropes on both sides of the cardboard box to fix the flower material in place. Punch holes around the cardboard box to maintain internal ventilation and prevent issues such as stuffiness and lack of color during the dyeing process.

Dehydration

After waking up the flowers, take out the flower materials and lay them flat. Cover the flower head and stem with a damp newspaper or plastic bag, exposing the stem for about 10-15 centimeters. Dehydrate the stem for about 1.5-2 hours, with a maximum dehydration time of no more than two hours (different flower materials have different dehydration times, please consult customer service for specific dehydration times for each type of flower material).

Staining

Pour the dyeing solution into the dyeing tube (a container that is too large wastes the dyeing solution, usually using a 4-centimeter long dyeing tube with a rubber cap), and insert the dehydrated flower material into the dyeing tube by cutting the root diagonally. The dyeing solution should be about 3-5 cm below the flower stem. When coloring, the flower material should be placed in a pre prepared cardboard box, with a temperature of around 23-25 ℃ (environmental temperature below 20 degrees affects the coloring effect) and a humidity of 80%. Wait for coloring, and observe the coloring situation of the flower at any time. Generally, the calyx starts to diffuse in a network, and then forms a color dot shape, which becomes a thicker network again and then forms a dense color block. Coloring is completed, and the next step is required.
The dyeing method of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple on a flower
Put red, yellow, and blue colors into three culture tubes separately
Insert the cut flower branches into the culture tubes separately
Wait for the coloring to be completed in a suitable ambient temperature

Clear water discoloration

Take out the dyed flower materials and place them in room temperature water for color fading. In winter, they should be placed in warm water at around 25 ℃ for color fading. If conditions permit, the flower materials can be stored in a cold storage or freezer for preservation (this can effectively extend the lifespan of the flowers).

Freshness preservation and color fixation

After water curing, cut the roots of the flower material flat and add a fresh nutrient solution for fixation. It can also be replaced with materials such as sugar, Sprite, and beer. The ratio of nutrient solution: water=5-10g: 1000ml, and the fixation time is 1 day (the humidity of the flower material can be maintained in a refrigerated environment to make the flower period longer and the flower material appear fresher and more beautiful).

Preservation and maintenance of dyed flowers

After dyeing, the flowers can undergo normal maintenance steps, such as diagonal cutting of the roots, water (or adding preservatives) maintenance, and daily water replacement maintenance.
Colorful colorful dyed flower buds should not be sprayed with water, as there may be slight color precipitation when the flower buds are sprayed with water. Adding preservatives for maintenance or placing them in the freezer for preservation has a relatively long flowering period.

【 Flower Material Selection and Precautions 】

1. Dyed flowers are mainly made of fresh white flower materials, with thick petals and straight and even stems. Other colored flower materials can also be dyed. The commonly used flower materials for dye absorption include roses, gerberas, tulips, peonies, irises, carnations, butterfly orchids, and stars with good dyeing effects
2. Choosing a medium ripe flower material with an opening of 2-4 degrees is most suitable for coloring, and indoor temperature can also affect coloring. The optimal temperature is between 23-25 degrees;
3. It is not recommended to dehydrate for more than 2 and a half hours. Although a longer dehydration time will result in faster coloring, the yield will also be lower and the flowering period will be affected;
4. Carnation and Mantianxing can be tied and dyed, while roses have 2-3 forked leaves to trim the lower leaves before dyeing. Not cutting the leaves can easily waste dye;
5. Stained flowers, as long as stored properly, will not affect the flowering period;
6. The freshness of the flower material itself can cause damage, and rubbing the flower head can result in burnt edges. It is not recommended to use stale flower materials to avoid waste. Choose non-toxic, harmless, and tasteless dye, and maintain a certain temperature and humidity in the dyeing environment to prevent the burnt edges and leaves from falling off.

【 Precautions 】

1. When dyeing, color adjustment can be carried out according to the principle of three primary tone matching, and the desired color can be adjusted, such as yellow+blue=green;
2. After dyeing, the flower material generally does not fade, but spraying water on the flower head will produce color;
3. The normal coloring time is generally around 6-8 hours, and the shortest time for fresh flower materials to start coloring is 10-30 minutes. The main focus is on observing the color changes of the flower materials to achieve the desired coloring effect;
4. When dyeing seven colors, you can split the root 7-10cm into three halves and insert them into three staining tubes. Follow the normal staining steps to complete the dyeing process;

5. Dyeing solution is a product that can be directly operated based on proportion. If you want to dye light colors, you need to dilute them with water according to the proportion (please consult customer service in the store for specific dilution ratios)

[Precautions for Staining Solution Storage]

Place the dye in a cool and ventilated place. Pour out the used dye and do not recycle it back into the original bottle. However, it can be stored in a clean bottle with a lid for future use. It is generally recommended to repeat dyeing once, as repeated dyeing may result in uneven or incomplete coloring;