How long do flowers last?

HOW LONG DO FLOWERS LAST???????

Occasionally I get asked this question, and there really are a lot of valid answers.  Depending on the varieties, flowers on average will last 5-7 days.  There are a number of factors to take into consideration.  I have a few "behind the scenes" practices that help the longevity of your flowers.  First I like to only buy from trusted vendors who consistently provide the freshest-from-the-farm flowers.  When they reach the cutting room here, they are cut underwater and then hydrated in a solution that provides nutrients and kills bacteria.  They are stored in sterilized buckets in a sterile, high-humidity cooler at 34 degrees.

After YOU get them, you simply need to make sure the water level is kept up in a vase so that all stems are submerged. 

Most proteas keep their beautiful appearance when dried.  The fresh arrangement itself will last around 10 days.  Then the flowers will dry and you can continue to enjoy them as a dried arrangement.