how long do flowers last in a vase

Most common cut flowers last about 5–10 days in a vase, but the exact time depends a lot on the flower type and how well you care for them.

Typical vase life (quick ranges)

• Mixed flower bouquet: usually around 5–7 days before it starts looking tired.

• Roses: about 7–14 days with good care.

• Carnations: often 2–3 weeks, they’re among the longest‑lasting.

• Chrysanthemums: around 2–3 weeks in a vase.

• Freesias: roughly 7–10 days.

• Many “standard” bouquet flowers (roses, lilies, gerberas, etc.): commonly around 1 week in water.

What affects how long they last

• Flower type: Some are naturally short‑lived (like many dahlias at 3–5 days), while others can still look good after 2–3 weeks.

• Freshness when cut: A huge part of vase life is set before you ever see the flowers; one study quoted by florists suggests most of the potential vase life is determined at harvest.

• Care at home:
  • Clean vase and fresh water.

* Trim stems every 2–3 days.

* Remove any leaves below the waterline.

* Keep them away from heat, direct sun, drafts, and ripening fruit (ethylene gas makes some flowers wilt faster, especially orchids).

Simple example

If you buy a fresh rose bouquet, put it in a clean vase, change the water every couple of days, and keep it out of direct sunlight, you can reasonably expect it to look good for about a week and often up to two weeks.

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