🌸 The 5 Flowers That Last the Longest (and 3 That Don't)
Spending money on flowers that wilt in two days? Here's what actually lasts — and what to avoid.
✅ The Longest-Lasting Cuts
1. Chrysanthemums — Up to 3-4 weeks in a vase. The undisputed champion. Affordable, beautiful, and practically indestructible.
2. Carnations — 2-3 weeks easily. They come in almost every colour and hold up brilliantly in arrangements.
3. Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lilies) — 2 weeks+. They actually continue to open and bloom after cutting.
4. Orchids — 2-3 weeks. Elegant, minimal care needed. Just keep them out of direct sunlight.
5. Sunflowers — 10-14 days. Bold, cheerful, and surprisingly hardy once you trim the stems properly.
❌ Beautiful But Short-Lived
1. Tulips — 5-7 days max. They keep growing in the vase and droop fast.
2. Peonies — 4-5 days once open. Stunning but fleeting.
3. Gardenias — 2-3 days. They bruise if you even look at them wrong.
💡 Pro Tips for Any Bouquet
Trim stems at a 45° angle
Change the water every 2 days
Keep flowers away from fruit (ethylene gas speeds wilting)
Remove leaves below the waterline
Want bouquets built to last? At Petal Post we hand-select the freshest seasonal stems and arrange them for maximum vase life. 🌷