how long do flowers last?

[johneetrash]

roses specifically? i live in so cal and she lives near berkley and me and my friends are taking a road trip... we're leaving at 3-4pm (their first cal poly pomona class starts and they cant miss it) so we're gonna get there late at night... i wanna get flowers for my girlfriend but i wanna suprise her when i get there... my question is do you think the flowers would be okay on the road trip? or would they just become ugly already? thanks

 

[Mo0o]

why don t you just buy some flowers when you get there....

 

[Rarr]

If you really need to get them before you leave I would suggest that you keep them in a cold location and in a little water. They should be fine then.

btw.....that is really sweet of you to get her flowers. It is nice to know that someone cares and is thoughtful.

 

[johneetrash]

<< why don t you just buy some flowers when you get there.... >>



it takes like what.. 6-8 hours? so itll already be late and flower shops will be close..

 

[Mo0o]

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<< why don t you just buy some flowers when you get there.... >>



it takes like what.. 6-8 hours? so itll already be late and flower shops will be close.. >>


safeway is always open

 

[johneetrash]

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safeway is always open >>



haha.. just curious do you have a gf?

 

[gopunk]

rofl.

and yes they should be fine... they last a few days before wilting in my experience. buy the little thing that they put on the end with water in it... it's like a quarter or something.

 

[johneetrash]

oh yea i forgot about the little end things... im getting a dozen so a quarter each adds up dang Oo;; haha thanks everyone for the replies though

 

[Forever42]

My bf gets me flowers at Publix and I'm happy just to be getting flowers! He doesn't need to spend $30-40 on a dozen

 

[EagleKeeper]

The flower shop should give you an additive that you can put in the water vase.

Sprite will also work just as well.

Roses usually keep my wife happy for 3-4 days after I get them.

You can keep them cool (ice chest) while traveling.

Then snip off the ends afterwards on arrival with a knife or sissor.

Choose a set that are not fully opened. This will give at least 1-2 more days of beauty.

 

[johneetrash]

<< My bf gets me flowers at Publix and I'm happy just to be getting flowers! He doesn't need to spend $30-40 on a dozen >>



but i know you wouldnt mind

 

[Forever42]

Of course not, but we're both poor college students

Btw, I know that alstromeria would last a while...they may not be roses, but they're beautiful as well.

 

[iamwiz82]

i have gone into 7-11 and my gf stayed in my car. I bought a single rose in there, and suprised her with it. I can tell you that the thought is what counts, not the money.

 

[gopunk]

oh get off his back people... it sounds like it's one of those once in a while things.

 

[BDawg]

I spent $75 buying roses for my wife for our anniversary. They were delivered to her office where she left them for a day. Yesterday, she brought them home where they were decimated by Hurricane Kitty. So the answer is 24 hours.

 

[johneetrash]

haha.. well yea im still getting a dozen im gonna talk to the florist today too to see what's up

 

[EagleKeeper]

Remember that the color of the rose carries implications also.

Be careful, very careful !!!!!

 

[johneetrash]

<< Remember that the color of the rose carries implications also.

Be careful, very careful !!!!! >>



dont worry we love each other