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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: paul.fr on 22/11/2007 15:03:25

Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: paul.fr on 22/11/2007 15:03:25: You know the routine, the relationship lasts just longer than the flowers (if you are lucky). To improve the odds and have a longer relationship what flowers should one buy?

what cut flowers last the longest in a vase of water?
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: kdlynn on 22/11/2007 15:48:06: i had lillies of some sort that lasted a long time. and actually, that relationship ended before the flowers died. lol.
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Karen W. on 22/11/2007 16:19:01: Zinnias are really hardy good long lasting flowers and come in a variety of colors... and are up beat and cheery! YAYYYYYYYYY! Good luck Paul!
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Post by: Karen W. on 22/11/2007 16:20:48: Just make sure if you put them in the vase to strip most of the leaves back as that causes a problem with any flower if they get all soggy and wet! What kind does she like???
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: neilep on 22/11/2007 16:47:00: Paul,

Buy em from M & S..they guarantee at least ten days !...and they usually last a good couple of weeks.

Else, buy a plant !!..should last years !!

...or buy some kitsch plastic flowers like these !

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Good Luck !!!
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Post by: Karen W. on 22/11/2007 22:27:34: Those are impressive for plastic! LOL
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: paul.fr on 23/11/2007 08:33:03: Quote from: Karen W. on 22/11/2007 16:19:01

YAYYYYYYYYY! Good luck Paul!

Quote from: neilep on 22/11/2007 16:47:00
Paul....
Good Luck !!!

Don't get carried away, you two. There is no one to give them to....
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Post by: Karen W. on 23/11/2007 14:57:49: OHHHHH sure there is!! I am sorry But don't forget... You can always send them to me!!!!! LOL LOL.. after all thats all I ever want from you is flowers flowers flowers!!!! LOL..Hugs...LOL
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Alandriel on 26/11/2007 17:56:04: Interestingly, I've got a cut crabapple branch with lots of little applets hanging off it
in a vase since.... erm.... approx 1 month now! [;D]

that's the longest I've *ever* had anything (cut that is of course)

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Post by: Karen W. on 26/11/2007 17:58:47: Thats a great idea and pretty too!
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Post by: hey on 18/12/2008 00:25:42: Fake ones can last about 1-2 weeks.
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: hey on 18/12/2008 00:38:10: fake fowers can rest untill 1-2 weeks
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Don_1 on 18/12/2008 09:13:40: Quote from: Paul. on 23/11/2007 08:33:03
Quote from: Karen W. on 22/11/2007 16:19:01

YAYYYYYYYYY! Good luck Paul!

Quote from: neilep on 22/11/2007 16:47:00
Paul....
Good Luck !!!

Don't get carried away, you two. There is no one to give them to....

An elderly gent regular at our local Indian restaurant said "A good curry 'puts lead in your pencil'". Quick as a flash I pointed out he has nobody to write to.

A severe case of mouth in gear before brain engaged.
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Post by: Don_1 on 18/12/2008 09:15:44: Quote from: kdlynn on 22/11/2007 15:48:06
i had lillies of some sort that lasted a long time. and actually, that relationship ended before the flowers died. lol.

I have heard from florists that if you pull the stamens out of cut Lillies they will last longer.
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 09:30:59: I heard that that was to reduce the staining that is possible from the pollen.

There are plenty of cut flowers that can last for many months - there are some very pretty thistles and grasses as well as other flowers that dry very well, and retain much of their original colour (though not scent).
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Post by: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 10:05:31: Carnations, definitely - but I'm told (by a woman) that they don't count as flowers.
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Don_1 on 18/12/2008 10:08:48: Orchids, though not cheap, do last a very long time.

The main thing with cut flowers is to make sure there is no leaf in the water, keep the water fresh and keep the flowers in a very cool or cold room away from direct sunlight.
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Post by: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 10:18:26: Quote from: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 10:05:31
Carnations, definitely - but I'm told (by a woman) that they don't count as flowers.

Is she saying that they don't qualify as good flowers to receive as a gift, or that they are in actual fact not flowers at all?
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Post by: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 14:24:56: Oh, they're flowers alright - it's just that they don't 'repair the damage' in the same way that roses or lilies are supposed to. Possibly because they're cheap.
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Post by: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 14:40:27: Quote from: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 14:24:56
Oh, they're flowers alright - it's just that they don't 'repair the damage' in the same way that roses or lilies are supposed to. Possibly because they're cheap.

Blimey - what do these women want? [;)]
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Post by: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 19:31:44: If we knew that then we wouldn't be reduced to dispensing flowers when things get a bit a*se shaped. [::)]
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Post by: dentstudent on 19/12/2008 11:18:30: It doesn't just have to be a one way process - my wife has bought me flowers on several occasions.

Come on girls! Send your old fella a Pansy!
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Post by: Don_1 on 19/12/2008 11:20:05: I'd probably get Deadly Nightshade!
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Post by: elegantlywasted on 19/12/2008 18:08:26: Carnations are just something you give to your mother in law, no wife or girlfriend wants those!

I have had spider mums last for a couple of weeks, and they're pretty.
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: blakestyger on 20/12/2008 12:06:34: elegantlywasted, what are spider mums - are they a sort of chrysanthemum?
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Post by: Alandriel on 21/12/2008 13:37:03: Quote from: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 14:40:27
Quote from: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 14:24:56
Oh, they're flowers alright - it's just that they don't 'repair the damage' in the same way that roses or lilies are supposed to. Possibly because they're cheap.

Blimey - what do these women want? [;)]

You guys still don't know a girl's best frieds? Everlasting and never diminishing in value?

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Really - no hope [V] [V] [V]

[;)]
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Don_1 on 21/12/2008 17:40:40: Quote from: Alandriel on 21/12/2008 13:37:03
Quote from: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 14:40:27
Quote from: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 14:24:56
Oh, they're flowers alright - it's just that they don't 'repair the damage' in the same way that roses or lilies are supposed to. Possibly because they're cheap.

Blimey - what do these women want? [;)]

You guys still don't know a girl's best frieds? Everlasting and never diminishing in value?

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Really - no hope [V] [V] [V]

[;)]

Do you mean 'French Frieds'? (FOG)
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Karen W. on 22/12/2008 09:07:14: Quote from: elegantlywasted on 19/12/2008 18:08:26
Carnations are just something you give to your mother in law, no wife or girlfriend wants those!

I have had spider mums last for a couple of weeks, and they're pretty.

I love carnation and mixed bouquets they are beautiful! I love roses also... but roses, carnations, zinnias, pin cushion's.. daisies ..I love daffodil's, lilies,
everything basically just love flowers of all varieties and would always welcome them.. especially the ones that smell so fragrant!
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Karen W. on 22/12/2008 09:10:40: Quote from: dentstudent on 18/12/2008 09:30:59
I heard that that was to reduce the staining that is possible from the pollen.

There are plenty of cut flowers that can last for many months - there are some very pretty thistles and grasses as well as other flowers that dry very well, and retain much of their original colour (though not scent).

Your correct about the staining.. also if you refrigerate your lilies and flowers during the night.. or put them out in the protected cold at night.. they will last longer.
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Post by: Karen W. on 22/12/2008 09:18:37: Quote from: blakestyger on 18/12/2008 14:24:56
Oh, they're flowers alright - it's just that they don't 'repair the damage' in the same way that roses or lilies are supposed to. Possibly because they're cheap.

In all the years I have been married I never ever received flowers as an apology or a way to make amends .. very rarely even got an I'm sorry..

Any flowers are nice...but simply receiving a nice hug and I love you would have sufficed on many occasions... Hindsight is an awful thing sometimes... so is foresight!
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Post by: blakestyger on 22/12/2008 16:07:48: Quote from: Karen W. on 22/12/2008 09:18:37
Hindsight is an awful thing sometimes... so is foresight!

I'll be alright then - I possess neither. [:D]
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Post by: Alandriel on 23/12/2008 22:40:33: Don-1: you FOG!

yes,

of course

that is a compliment

[;D]

And the way *I* make up (not that this is a common occurrence so you better savour the moment) is of course with a mountain of

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[;)]

oops - but this is a flower / plant (in the wider sense) thread..... hmmmmmmmmmmmm quick 'save' needed

Ah! Yes of course, if you REALLY want to impress then

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[;D]
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: elegantlywasted on 27/12/2008 22:55:43: Quote from: blakestyger on 20/12/2008 12:06:34
elegantlywasted, what are spider mums - are they a sort of chrysanthemum?
Yes they are a Chrysanthemum, I'm not sure which species though, here is a link to a picture http://qualityflowers.com/Images/SpiderMum.html
Title: which cut flowers last the longest?
Post by: Olin11 on 07/04/2010 03:37:33: Hi
Alstroemeria has a long vase life of up to two weeks and this Alstromeria are available in a wide variety of colors, and some are streaked with contrasting colors..
And Chrysanthemums are long-lasting, with a vase life of one to three weeks.
Freesia is a fragrant flower, funnel shaped, and branches off the main stem asymmetrically. Freesia is available in many colors and has a seven- to 10-day vase life....These three are best long vase life flowers ....