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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