How-To Easily Dethorn a Rose

Every rose has its thorns but if you want a clean look for your floral arrangement, dethorning is the way to go. In this How-to, Florist Audra Lambie teaches you the right way to dethorn a rose. Using a dethorner, you start at the base of the bud and firmly pull the tool down taking the thorns with you. It's that simple. Watch the video above to see how Audra does it.

Audra Lambie is a florist based in Los Angeles, California. In 2020 and after 15 years of retail, from in-store merchandising to planning to operations, Audra moved into her passion for design. Like many during the pandemic, Audra found herself evaluating her passion and what truly brings her joy. She worked really hard over the years to be successfully employed; however, she was missing the happiness design brought her. That’s when Atwater Collective was born. Audra Lambie sees florals as an art and an opportunity to do something creative. Check out Audra Lambie's profile to learn more about the Florist.