The first step to a tall, beautiful bouquet of tulips is to recut your tulip stems. Cut the stems at least half an inch from the bottom using a sharp knife or scissors. We recommend cutting the stems at an angle. This raises them off the bottom of the vase and allows the stems to absorb more water. 

The majority of tulip bunches come wrapped in a protective sleeve. It’s human nature to want to get home and tear it off, but you should actually keep it on! First, fill a vase 1/3 full with clean room temperature tap water. Then place your tulip bunch in the vase with the sleeve on. This will prevent the stems from drooping and provide the necessary support as the stems stiffen up. 

Let your tulips sit in their vase overnight with the sleeve still on. The next morning it’s time to arrange them! Cut off the protective sleeve and position each tulip until you are happy with your display. Over the next week, try not to move or rearrange the flowers too much, as this will also cause them to droop. To extend the life of your tulips, re-cut the stems and change out the water every couple of days.