9 Tips to Keeping Your Tulips Fresher Than Ever

Freshly cut tulips are a beautiful choice for almost any occasion. These delicate flowers tend to require special care, but they can also last for up to ten days without wilting by following a few simple tips.

1. Once your tulips arrive, carefully slice about ¼ inch from the bottom of the stems. This process allows the stems to soak up the water from the vase more easily.

2. For a short time before placing the flowers in a water-filled vase, wrap the freshly cut stems with a damp paper towel. This process provides the moisture needed to prevent wilting without softening the ends. It will also help the stems to soak up water more quickly once the tulips are in the vase.

3. Select a vase that is approximately half as tall as the average tulip stem. A shorter vase may cause the stems to droop slightly over the sides. The taller vase props them up, even if the individual stems continue to grow over the next few days.

4. The vase must be completely clean. Wash the vase with soap and warm water before drying it completely and placing the stems inside.

5. Before placing the stems in the vase, fill it about halfway full with only cold water. Hot or warm water will increase the chances of wilting.

6. Add flower preservative to the water to increase the lifespan of the tulips. You can buy this product at any local garden shop, but be sure to follow the directions carefully.

7. Next, take the tulips from their paper-towel-wrapping. Place the tulips into the vase, one stem at a time. Carefully arrangement them to your liking.

8. Keep the vase away from direct sunlight. Heat tends to cause wilting. So a cool location is best.

9.Tulips need a lot of water. Make sure to add fresh water to the vase every day to ensure long-lasting blooms.

Empty Vase Florist of Los Angeles has a wide variety of beautiful tulip arrangements that will add elegance and sophistication to your lovely home. For more information on our wide variety of floral creations, pricing, and delivery, visit our website at emptyvase.com or contact us at 310.278.1988.