Cut flowers that tend to last longer

When sending fresh flowers to a loved one, no matter the occasion, it’s always important to consider freshness and just how long they will last. There are a number of factors that will influence the health of your flowers. Some of these you can control and others, not so much.

You can control such things as the vase water, the temperature in the room, and you can avoid such as direct sunlight and wind. If you clean the vase water regularly, it will keep your flowers fresher for longer. This is because bacteria naturally grows in the water and on the stems of the flowers. Changing the water every couple of days helps prevent this and, therefore, your flowers will not perish as quickly. Add flower food to the vase water to maintain the pH of the water and help keep bacterial growth at bay.

As for choosing the right kinds of flowers, there are many who agree that irises and gerbera daisies are often some of the first to perish. Dying flowers should always be removed so that they don’t affect the health of the other flowers and foliage. This, however, means that your bouquet will look rather empty if you don’t have plenty of other blooms.

Lilies and roses are a couple of the most popular florist flowers. They last quite long and they offer fair value for money. If you are looking for cheaper flowers that will last, you should choose something like chrysanthemums or even carnations. Carnations are some of the longest lasting flowers of all and they are also one of the most affordable.

Of all the flowers at your flower shop, orchids last the longest once cut. They are luxurious and elegant which means that they make a wonderful impression. Of course, instead of a cut orchid arrangement, many people opt for potted orchids instead.They will bloom time and time again which means that this is one floral gift that will really last!

Finally, don’t forget to ask your florist to send flowers that are not quite fully opened. Flowers that have already completely opened will perish sooner. On the other hand, flowers that are still in tight bud form might not open once cut from the plant. This is why it’s ideal to opt for something in between.