If you’re tired of the letdown of wilting arrangements, seek out these flowers that last.
Orchids
As a houseplant, orchid flowers can last for weeks or even months.
If you want orchids with serious staying power, look forcymbidium varieties.
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These types of orchids offer the most enduring flowers, sometimes surviving for four weeks or more.
They’re also one of the most versatile flowers out there, easily dyed any color of the rainbow.
Alstroemerias
Also known as Peruvian lily,alstroemeriais another popular pick for bouquets.
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This lily look-alike grows several flowers per stem, helping create a full flower arrangement.
If you’re buying an arrangement with lilies, look for flowers that haven’t quite opened yet.
Most will last up to two weeks in a vase as long as youregularly change the water.
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