Flower vase life

We've had a lot of reactions on our last topic about vase life. For that reason we've added information about flower vase life, and more important: how to prolong vase life, in this topic. We make sure the flowers arrive in top condition, it's your task to keep them it that condition as long as possible! *

Achillea

(Achillea Millefolium, Common Yarrow)

Average watering needs

African Corn Lily

(Ixia , Ixia, Corn lily)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days . Flowers will not open if they are cut prematurely.

Agapanthus

(Agapanthus Campanulatus, Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily, African Lily)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days if cared for properly. Average watering needs, cut frequently.

Alstroemeria

(Alstroemeria Aurantiaca, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Parrot Lily)

Can last up to 2 weeks if cared for properly. Average watering needs. May cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. May appear to be limp if out of water.

Amaranth

(Amaranthus Albus, Pigweed, Love Lies Bleeding, Tassel Flower)

Vase life 7 to 10 days. Hang upside down in a dark closet to maintain most of its colour if drying. Ideal for cutting from the garden because they will blossom several times. Do not over water.

Amaryllis

(Amaryllis belladonna, Belladonna Lily)

Water regularly, do not over water.

Anemone

(Anemone Sylvestis, Windflower)

Flowers soak up a lot of water, check frequently.

Anigozanthus

(Anigozanthos Flavidus, Kangaroo Paw)

Can last up to three to four weeks. Cut stems once a week.

Anthurium

(Anthurium Amnicola, Tulip Anthurium, Hawaiian Tulip, Tail Flower)

Vase life of 3 to 4 weeks. Handling plants could cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Water regularly, do not let dry out. Use special care when handling flowers, bract is extremely delicate and can easily bruise.

Asparagus Fern

(Asparagus Plumosus, Tiki, Ming Fern, Tree Fern)

Long lasting, durable filler.

Aster

(Aster Ericoides, September Flower, Monte Casino, Rainbow Aster)

Vase life of 5 to 10 days. Stems need to be checked and cut constantly. Stems become very slimy.

Astrantia

(Astrantia Major, Masterwort, Hattie's pincushion)

Vase life of 5 to 10 days. Choose when the tiny star like clusters are open. Needs plenty of water.

Baby`s Breath

(Gypsophila Paniculata, Gysophila)

Do not mist Baby's Breath, will cause flowers to prematurely brown.

Bachelor's Button

(Ventaurea Cyanus, Cornflower)

Water regularly. Do not over water. Makes an excellent filler flower.

Bamboo

(Dracaena Sanderiana, Lucky Bamboo)

Vase life of about a year if kept in clean fresh water. Does best in indirect, bright light.

Bells of Ireland

(Moluccella Laevis, Shellflower)

Will bend towards any light source. Covered with tiny thorns. Wearing gloves when using them is recommended.

Birds of Paradise

(Strelitiza reginae, Crane Flower, Strelitiza)

Vase life of 1 to 2 weeks. Very sensitive to cold.

Bouvardia

(Bouvardia Ternifolia, Hummingbird Flower, Hummingbird Trumpet)

Avoid cold temperatures.

Bupleurum

(Bupleurum Griffilhii, Thoroughwax)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Avoid over watering.

Calla Lily

(Zantedeschia Aethiopica, Arum Lily, Calla, Trumpet Lily)

Vase life of 4 to 8 days. Flowers tend to bruise easily. Check water levels often.

Camellia

(Camellia assumillis, Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia)

Average watering needs.

Carnation

(Dianthus Caryophyllus, Carn, Chinese Pink)

Can last up to three weeks. Very durable.

Chrysanthemum

(Dendranthema X Grandiflorum, Daisy, mums, pompons, spider daisy, football mum)

Vase life of 1 to 2 weeks. Check water levels frequently as flowers are susceptible to bacteria.

Cosmos

(Cosmos bipinnatus, Mexican Aster, Chocolate Cosmo)

Vase life of 4 to 7 days.

Daffodil

(Narcissus, Jonquil, Narcissus)

Vase life of 3 to 6 days. When cut, daffodil creates a sap that will shorten the vase life of the other flowers. Add to arrangement approximately 6 hours after cutting.

Dahlias

(Dahlia, unknown)

Vase life of 2 to 14 days. Can wilt quickly if not cared for properly. Add boiling water to a tall vase and add flowers to the water. Covering the top of the vase with a towel is recommended to protect the blossoms from the steam. Keep flowers in vase until the boiling water is completely cool. Remove flowers and add to a floral preservation solution.

Daisy

(Dendranthema X Grandiflorum, Chrysanthemum, mum)

Vase life of 1 to 2 weeks. Check water levels frequently as flowers are susceptible to bacteria.

Delphinium

(Delphinium elatuem, Candle Delphinium, Larkspur)

Do not over water.

Dianthus

(Dianthus barbatus, Sweet William, Mini-Carnations)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days.

English Lavender

(Lavandula angustifolia, Lavender)

Pollen can cause an allergic reaction.

Equisetum

(Equisetum hyemale, Horsetail)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Can be easily dried.

Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus, Silver dollar eucalyptus, Seeded eucalyptus)

Vase life of 2 to 14 days. Removing the leaves can produce a sticky residue. The use of gloves is recommended when using Eucalyptus.

Freesia

(Freesia, Freesia)

Vase life of 5 to 10 days. Make sure they have plenty of water.

Gardenia

(Gardenia angusta, Cape Jasmine)

Vase life of 1 to 2 days. Petals are extremely sensitive to touch, may cause bruising and premature browning.

Gerbera Daisy

(Gerbera jamesonii, Gerbera Daisy, Gerb, African Daisy)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Flowers need fresh water often as they are highly susceptible to bacteria. Bacteria could cause premature wilting.

Ginger

(Alpinia zerumbet, Shell Ginger)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days.

Gladiolus

(Gladiolus communis ssp. byzanthinus, Sword lily, Glads)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days.

Godetia

(Clarkia rubicunda, Farewell-to-Spring, Satin Flower)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Golden Craspedia

(Craspedia globosa, Billy's button, Billy's balls)

Vase life of 10 to 12 days.

Golden Rod

(Solidago canadensis, Solidago)

Can cause allergic reactions.

Heather

(Erica cinerea, Calluna, Scotch Heather)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Dried Heather tends to fall apart quickly and easily.

Heliconia

(Heliconia criswick, Lobster Claw)

Vase life of 7 to 21 days. Use of wire may be needed in arrangements due to the heaviness of the stem. If black spots appear on the stem this is an indication of exposure to cold temperatures. Do not store in temperatures below 12 degrees Celcius.

Hyacinth

(Hyacinthus orientalis, Dutch Hyacinths)

Vase life of 3 to 7 days.

Hydrangea

(Hydrangea macrophylla, Hortensia)

Vase life of 5 to 10 days.

Iris

(Iris reticulata, Dutch Iris)

Vase life of 2 to 4 days. Flower buds can be forced open by peeling back the protective leaf and gently tapping the stem. This should make the flower open.

Kalanchoe

(Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Calandiva, Flaming Katy)

Blooms can last for 6 to 8 weeks. Plants needs sunlight to grow, however direct hot summer sunlight may burn the leaves. Allow the soil to become dry to the touch in between waterings.

King Protea

(Protea cyaroides, King Sugar Bush)

Vase life of 14 to 21 days.

Leptospermum

(Leptospermum, Tea tree, Lepto)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Be careful with flowers that are in blossom. When they are in blossom they tend to shatter easily.

Liatris

(Liatris spicata, Blazing Star, Gay feather)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Lilac

(Syringa vulgaris, Common Lilac, French Lilac, Syringa)

Vase life of 3 to 14 days. The greater the fragrance the shorter the vase life.

Lily

(Liluim, Asiatic Lily)

Vase life of 4 to 14 days, pollen stamens will permanently stain if it comes in direct contact with clothing. Remove stamens carefully. The use of gloves is recommended. Flowers may blossom at different times. Remove blossom when it becomes unattractive.

Lily of the Valley

(Convallaria majalis, May Bells , Our Lady's Tears)

Vase life of 2 to 6 days.

Limonium

(Limonium leptostachyum, Misty, Seafoam Statice)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Flowers are susceptible to mildew. Make sure air circulation is good.

Lisianthus

(Eustoma grandiflorum, Love Rose, Texas bluebell)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Matsumoto Asters

(Callistephus, China aster, Florist aster)

Vase life of 5 to 10 days.

Narcissus

(Narcissus poeticus actaea, Narcissi)

Vase life of 3 to 6 days.

Nerine

(Nerine bowdenii, Jersey Lily, Guernsey Lily and Spider Lily)

Vase life of 10 to 14 days. Flowers may turn blue if stored below 4 degrees Celcius.

Orchid

(Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid)

Can last up to 3 to 4 weeks as a cut flower or over a month as a potted plant. Enjoys regular misting.

Ornithogalum

(Ornithogalum narbonense, Star of Bethlehem)

Vase life of 14 to 21 days.

Peonies

(Paeonia lactiflora, None)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days. Works best in a vase rather than floral foam. Are very thirsty flowers, check water level frequently.

Phlox

(Phlox paniculate, Blue Paradise, Summer Phlox)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days. Removing most of the foliage will help to keep the flowers longer. Extremely thirsty flowers. Check water levels constantly.

Pincushion Protea

(Leucospermum cordifolium, unknown)

Vase life of 14 to 21 days.

Pittosporum

(pittosporum tobira, Japanese Mock Orange, Japanese Pittosporum)

Pollen may cause allergic reactions.

Platycodon

(Platycodon grandiflorus, Balloon Flower, sentimental blue)

Do not over water.

Poppy

(Papaveraceae, Depends on species)

Poppies will last longer if they are cut in bud form.

Queen Anne's Lace

(Ammi majus, Bishop's weed, Wild carrot)

Vase life of 3 to 5 days. Dries very well. Keep in a dark area to maintain the white color when drying.

Ranunculus

(Ranunculus asiatucus, Persian buttercup)

Vase life of 3 to 5 days.

Rose

(Rosa, Sweetheart Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Thorns should not be removed from stem as they may cause open wounds to the stem where bacteria can gather and shorten the life of the flower. Roses are extremely thirsty flowers. Check water levels frequently.

Salvia

(Salvia splendens, Sage)

Flower dries very well and is often used in dry flower arrangements.

Sandersonia

(Sandersonia aurantiaca, Chinese Lantern Lily, Christmas bells)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Very susceptible to diseases.

Scabiosa

(Scabiosa caucasica, Pincushion flower)

Vase life of 3 to 5 days.

Snapdragon

(Antirrhunum majus, Antirrhunum, Garden Snapdragon)

Vase life of 5 to 6 days. Snapdragons are extremely thirsty flowers, check water levels frequently.

Solidaster

(Solidaster leteus, none)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Highly susceptible to bacteria, check water levels frequently.

Spray Rose

(Rosa, Miniatures)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Thorns should not be removed from stem as they may cause open wounds to the stem where bacteria can gather and shorten the life of the flower. Roses are extremely thirsty flowers. Check water levels frequently.

Statice

(Limonium sinuatum, English statice, German statice, seafoam statice)

Vase life of 10 to 12 days

Stephanotis

(Stephanotis floribunda, Bridal wreath)

Vase life of 3 to 4 days. Flowers are extremely sensitive. Flower needs constant moisture. Keeping your hands wet while working with them is recommended.

Stock

(Matthiola, Matthiola)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days. Stock is susceptible to bacteria. Check water frequently.

Strawflower

(Helichrysum bracteatum, Everlasting flower, paper daisy)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days.

Sunflower

(Helianthus annuus, none)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Keep flower hydrated to keep the stems strong to support the flowers big blossom.

Sweet pea

(Lathyrus odoratus, Lathyrus)

Vase life of 3 to 7 days. Ethylene sensitive. Keep away from fruits.

Trachelium

(Trachelium coeruleum, Throatwort, Blue throatwort)

Vase life of 7 to10 days. Extremely thirsty flowers. Trachelium will wilt quickly if taken out of water.

Tuberose

(Polianthes Tuberosa, none)

Vase life of 7 to 10 days. Can last up to 14 days if stems are cut periodically.

Tulip

(Tulipa pulchella, none)

Vase life of 3 to 7 days. To get tulips to stand upright, place them directly under a light source. Can cause allergic dermatitis. If working with tulips, immediately wash your hands with soap and water.

Veronica

(Veronica spicata, Speedwell)

Vase life of 5 to 7 days.

Violet

(Saintpaulia, African Violet)

Plants can flower almost all year round, if cared for properly. Are highly susceptible to disease.

Waxflower

(Chamelaucium uncinatum, Geraldaton Wax, Wax)

Vase life of 7 to 14 days. Stems are very flexible.

Zinnia

(Zinnia elegans, none)

Vase life of 4 to 5 days. Blossoms will last longer if all the foliage is removed. The stem is hollow and weak. A piece of wire should be placed up the stem to support the head. If the stem is kinked, discard the blossom as it is unable to receive water. Avoid Zinnias showing any side of pollen.

* Please note: vase life listed above for various flowers is an average. This does not reflect a guarantee by our company.