# How to Produce Blue Roses
Blue roses do not occur naturally. Japanese researchers have found a way to genetically alter a standard rose bush to produce blue roses, but as of 2009 the plants were not available commercially. The only way you can produce blue roses is by using white roses and blue food coloring.
Things You'll Need
- White roses
- Blue food coloring
- Water
- Vase
Instructions
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Pour water into a vase or a cup. Use a container you do not mind getting stained.
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Drip blue food coloring into the water. The more blue you add, the bluer your roses will become.
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Cut diagonally across the bottom of the rose stems with scissors or garden shears. This provides a larger area for more water absorption.
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Place the rose stems into the water.
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Wait for the dye to soak into the flowers. As the roses absorb the blue food coloring, the petals will change color. Add more blue food coloring if you want the roses to be a deeper shade of blue.
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