Some like it hot.

You simply have to burn the stems.

Yep, you heard uslight that candle.

Poppy Flowers in Vase

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Cauterizing flower stems is a lesser-known secret that makes the most of poppies.

Place immediately in your water-filled vase.

However, the benefits don’t stop there.

For characteristically demure poppies, that makes a huge difference.

(Remember: You must always peel the outer skin of a poppy bud before anything else.)

(See video below.)

While they might make you work for their love, poppies are beauties to behold.

Now, you’re able to master the poppy bouquet for your next occasion.