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Roses
Roses should last about a week, but are a little prone to drooping. If they flag, wrap them in a wet newspaper and stand in cool water overnight.
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Tulips
Tulips actually keep growing in the vase, which is why they elongate and curve. This is natural for Tulips and is not a sign of poor quality. Again lasting time should be around a week. If they grow too unwieldy, simply (re-)cut the stems to suit the vase.
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Carnations
Whether it's a standard Carnation, now available in the most funky of colours or spray carnation which look great in a mixed coloured bunch with foliage, these flowers will last for at least two weeks and need very little care. However, like most flowers, carnations are sensitive to ethylene which is naturally emitted by fruits, so try to keep them away from the fruit bowl.
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Chrysanthemum
Another long lasting flower, lasting two to three weeks easy. Available in some divine colours like the amazing lime green Shamrock or the stunning burnt russet Tom Pearce, Chrysanthemum are now one of the 'in' flowers. Remove any drooping or damaged buds to ensure the rest of the head keeps its freshness.
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Gerbera
Otherwise known as Transvaal Daisies. Like the tulip, they are curvy flowers and should be allowed to go with the flow. Some florists will gently wire them to give greater stability, this doesn't affect their vase life which should be around 7 - 10 days.
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Freesia
A really delicate flower that will probably only last a week; but has an amazing smell which improves as the air gets warmer. What you lose in life span, you more than make up for in sheer gorgeousness.
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Lilies
One of the most spectacular flowers around and available in a choice of shapes. Asiatics are the most common, while Orientals have a stylish angular look. Longiflorum are extremely elegant and Calla are one of the most hi-style on the market. Orientals and Asiatics will last the longest. A top grade multi-headed Casablanca can last up to three weeks with buds opening on a regular basis. Expensive but worth it.
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Lisianthus or Eustoma
A relatively new flower, but one which has already made it into the top 10 selling flowers. Available in a range of colours such as white, pink, purple and some lovely bi-colours like white with a purple edging. Lisianthus or Eustoma will last around 7 - 10 days. Like any multi-headed flower you need to remove old heads to give the new buds a chance to open.
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Daffodils
The first hint of spring. A vase of these will add instant light to any room. However they ooze a latex slime, so you shouldn't mix them with other flowers unless you've got one of the special flower foods (or stand them in water for 12 hours or so and don't cut them again.)
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