The amount of pleasure you derive from cut flowers comes down to which species happen to be your favourite as well as, of course, who might have sent them to you. Nevertheless, certain flowers are well-known for offering greater value for money than others simply because they last that bit longer when cut. If you feed and water cut flowers, then they will keep that bit longer, but some species offer greater longevity no matter how much care you take of them. This is why the following types of bloom are so often included in a flower arrangement delivery. In fact, flower arrangement delivery services make use of the following flowers not just because they are great value but because they are so beautiful, too.

Zinnias

These blooms are best cut in mid-summer. They belong to the same family of plants as sunflowers, and they offer up to four weeks of flowering after they have been cut and subsequently turned into a bouquet or an arrangement. Originally from America, these flowers come in a multitude of vibrant pinks, yellows and oranges.

Orchids

Few flowers speak of passion in the way that orchids do. In fact, there is an incredible number of different orchids that you could choose from. Those that are grown for the floral display market tend to be able to survive at least three weeks after they have been cut.

Carnations

These flowers are one of the most popular for floral displays. They are not just pretty blooms to look at, but they offer a great fragrance as well. One of the best things about carnations is that they will offer up to three weeks of full blooms from the early springtime right through to late summer. They are a dependable and much-appreciated species.

Delphiniums

These delicate blooms look great when they are part of a display which includes whites, blues, lilacs and violets. When looked after carefully, you can get over two weeks of life out of them after cutting. The big advantage of delphiniums is that they are able to be cut for flower arrangements twelve months of the year. They don't do well in very hot weather conditions, however.

Chrysanthemums

Available for flower arranging from the middle of summer until Easter, chrysanthemums are one of the longest-lasting of all flowers after they have been cut. In many cases, you can expect them to survive for between three and four weeks.