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Amy McArdle

Will putting sugar in a vase make my flowers last longer? We asked florists for their insights into this viral hack

A glass vase filled with white flowers and foliage next to a kitchen sink.

Having a home filled with beautiful flowers is one of life's small pleasures. Their presence adds a subtle elegance to any space, so much so that you wish they would live forever. Unfortunately, though, they begin to wilt and droop much quicker than we'd hope. 

We've heard many old wives' tricks that promise longest-lasting flowers, from placing your flowers in a vase of vodka to adding a penny to your water, but now we've found another nifty trick out there that claims to extend the life of your gorgeous blooms, and all it involves is a spoonful of sugar. Discerning myth from fact can be difficult, which is why we approached this viral hack with caution. We asked florists for their take on the trend, and it turns out it could actually be worth its salt (or should we say 'sugar'). 

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