It's the age-old question everyone asks once they've got a beautiful bunch of them sitting on their windowsill...
How do you make flowers last longer?
From toughening them up by sticking them in a cool part of your home to preserving them with hairspray, these tips and tricks from Serenata Flowers will answer that question.
You've got the tips to keep them alive for longer, but what are the best flowers to buy now that spring is in full force? More importantly, which are the most seasonally appropriate and long-lasting?
Florists from Serenata reveal their top floral picks for spring:
:: Daffodils are a great choice. It's best to buy them in bud form as they open within a day and last a good week. They're just starting their season and add a beautiful smell to any room.
:: Hyacinths have a beautiful strong scent and can last very well if looked after properly with nice clean water.
:: Anemones and Ranunculus last quite well and, as with Daffodils, it’s best to buy them in bud form to extend their lifespan as much as possible.
:: Syringa is a beautiful-smelling cluster of spring flowers. They have quite a woody stem but look very decadent when used in hand-tied bouquets and arrangements. They're a particularly nice flower for spring weddings.
:: Iris and Tulips are other popular choices this spring, however they won’t last as long as the other flowers.
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$40 Worth Of Flowers...(01 of14)
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...With All The Supplies You Need(02 of14)
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Hydrangeas BEFORE(03 of14)
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Hydrangeas AFTER(04 of14)
Open Image ModalA dramatic vase makes all the difference in the world when arranging foolproof flowers like these. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)
Roses BEFORE(05 of14)
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Roses AFTER(06 of14)
Open Image ModalUsing the greenery in new and unexpected way (like as a vase liner) gives an element of sophistication. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)
Mixed Bouquet BEFORE(07 of14)
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Mixed Bouquet AFTER(08 of14)
Open Image ModalEditing is always important -- as is knowing when to discard droopy lilies and wilted roses. A little deleting and rearranging goes a long way. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)
Gerbera Daisies BEFORE(09 of14)
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Gerbera Daisies AFTER(10 of14)
Open Image ModalSometimes all that an arrangement needs is a little dividing and conquering. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)
Gerbera Daisies AFTER(11 of14)
Open Image ModalCreate smaller groupings in fresh, new holders for a fresh, new look. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)
Mixed Bouquet BEFORE(12 of14)
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Alstroemeria BEFORE(13 of14)
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Mixed Bouquet And Alstroemeria AFTER(14 of14)
Open Image ModalWhile less is often more, sometimes more is more. Taking a lackluster bouquet and adding a pretty, uniform filler flower in something as simple as a jar gives two arrangements one amazing new life. (credit:Wendy George / The Huffington Post)