Cut flower vase life chart
Common cut flowers ranked by vase life, to help florists combine stems and plan delivery times.
| Flower | Vase life | In season |
|---|---|---|
| Anthurium | 14–21 days | Year-round |
| Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum) | 14–21 days | Year-round |
| Orchids (cut) | 10–21 days | Year-round |
| Carnation | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Bird of paradise | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Chrysanthemum | 10–14 days | Autumn |
| Globe amaranth | 10–14 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Statice | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Dendrobium orchid | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Craspedia (billy buttons) | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Protea | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring |
| Waxflower | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring |
| Alstroemeria | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Allium | 10–14 days | Spring, Summer |
| Eryngium (sea holly) | 10–14 days | Summer |
| Pincushion protea | 10–14 days | Winter, Spring |
| Kangaroo paw | 10–14 days | Spring, Summer |
| Heliconia | 10–14 days | Year-round |
| Lisianthus | 7–14 days | Year-round |
| Lily | 7–10 days | Year-round |
| Baby's breath | 7–10 days | Year-round |
| Calla lily | 7–10 days | Year-round |
| Stock (Matthiola) | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring |
| Lavender | 7–10 days | Summer |
| Celosia | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Snapdragon | 7–10 days | Spring |
| Marigold | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn |
| China aster | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Trachelium | 7–10 days | Summer |
| Gladiolus | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Hellebore | 7–10 days | Winter, Spring |
| Agapanthus | 7–10 days | Summer |
| Solidago (goldenrod) | 7–10 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Bouvardia | 7–10 days | Year-round |
| Sunflower | 6–10 days | Summer |
| Gerbera daisy | 6–10 days | Year-round |
| Delphinium | 5–8 days | Spring, Summer |
| Freesia | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring |
| Salvia | 5–8 days | Summer |
| Ranunculus | 5–8 days | Winter, Spring |
| Rose | 5–7 days | Year-round |
| Hydrangea | 5–7 days | Summer |
| Chamomile | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Peony (herbaceous) | 5–7 days | Spring |
| Hyacinth | 5–7 days | Winter, Spring |
| Zinnia | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Queen Anne's lace (Ammi) | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Lupin | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Daisy (marguerite) | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Cosmos | 5–7 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Calendula | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Cornflower | 5–7 days | Spring, Summer |
| Scabiosa | 5–7 days | Summer |
| Astilbe | 5–7 days | Summer |
| Tuberose | 5–7 days | Summer |
| Veronica | 5–7 days | Summer |
| Tulip | 4–7 days | Winter, Spring |
| Narcissus (daffodil) | 4–7 days | Winter |
| Lily of the valley | 4–7 days | Spring |
| Sweet pea | 4–7 days | Spring |
| Grape hyacinth (Muscari) | 4–7 days | Spring |
| Iris | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer |
| Dahlia | 4–6 days | Summer, Autumn |
| Clematis | 4–6 days | Spring, Summer |
| Anemone | 3–6 days | Winter, Spring |
| Tree peony | 3–5 days | Spring |
| Camellia | 3–5 days | Winter |
| Gardenia | 3–5 days | Summer |
| Jasmine | 3–5 days | Summer |
| Lotus | 3–4 days | Summer |
| Water lily | 2–4 days | Summer |
| Poppy | 2–4 days | Spring |
FAQ
Which cut flowers last the longest?
In this chart: Anthurium, Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum), Carnation.
Which cut flowers fade fastest?
In this chart: Water lily, Poppy, Tree peony — when mixing them with long-lasting stems, deliver the same or next day.
Can daffodils go in a vase with other flowers?
Yes, but condition them alone for 12–24 hours first; their sap otherwise shortens the life of the other flowers.