Choose Flowers That Love Water for More Long-Lasting Bouquets
If you buy fresh flowers often , extending their lifespan for as long as possible saves you money and keeps your home a little more fun for longer. Choosing flowers that don’t need as much water when they are alive is a natural way to extend their shelf life after being cut.
The next time you pick a bouquet, think about flowers that are generally drought tolerant. Since they need less water, they will stay alive longer. Here are some of them:
- Zinnias
- Protea
- Lavender
- Kangaroo paw
- Pelargonium
If you’re not sure which one to choose, ask your local florist or stop by the flower stand at the farmers’ market. In addition to saving you money, drought tolerant flowers can help reduce the amount of water you consume as a consumer (which is important if you live in California!).