Tulip Bouquet
Fresh tulips, hand-picked and arranged. Choose a palette when ordering — pastel, bright, or mixed seasonal flourish — and the florists build around it. Tulips work precisely because they don’t need much around them. The bouquet reflects that: the tulips are the point, and everything else is in service of letting them be that.
The three palette options
Pastel — soft pinks, creams, lilacs. Quiet and considered. Suits home settings that lean neutral or light, occasions where you want the gesture to feel warm rather than loud, and gifting when you’re not certain of the recipient’s taste. It’s a restrained version of the tulip’s character — the natural movement and clean line are still there, the colour just keeps the whole thing calm.
Bright — reds, yellows, oranges. The tulip at full colour. Clear, saturated, noticeable from across the room. For people who want flowers to actually fill a space rather than sit quietly at the edge of it. Spring and early summer are when this palette is at its peak — the colours look seasonal and right rather than present-year-round regardless of what’s outside.
Flourish is the mixed seasonal option. A combination of tones chosen from what’s in best condition that week, rather than a fixed single palette. It has more variety and movement across the arrangement and changes more between orders than the defined palettes. The right choice if you want a bouquet that feels dynamic and seasonal rather than one sustaining colour across the whole thing.
How tulips actually behave
Tulips are one of the few cut flowers that continue to grow after they’re cut — sometimes by several centimetres over the first few days. They also turn toward light and open in warmth, closing slightly in cooler conditions. An arrangement that looks a certain way on day one will look different on day three as the stems lengthen, the flowers open, and they find the light in the room.
If you want them to stay tighter and more bud-like for longer, keep the arrangement somewhere cool. If you want them fully open, a warmer room does it faster. Neither is wrong — they look good at different stages.
When to send them
Tulips are a seasonal flower in a way that roses and lilies aren’t — they’re strongly identified with spring, so sending them in March or April has a specific rightness to it. In other seasons they’re still available and still good, but that feeling of sending exactly the right flower at the right time of year is most present in spring.
For gifting they work across a wide range of occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous, new home gifts, and general appreciation. They’re also a natural choice for people who regularly buy flowers for themselves and know what they want. A well-made tulip bouquet suits people who like their flowers to look like a decision was made rather than something assembled to fill a requirement.
For display, a glass or clear vase tends to suit tulips — you can see the stems, which are part of the structure of the arrangement, and it suits their clean aesthetic better than a heavy ceramic. Change the water every couple of days and they’ll typically last seven to ten days.
Personalisation
Choose a palette when ordering. If you have specific colours within the palette you’d like more or less of, or colours to avoid entirely, note it. Exact shades vary with seasonal availability and what arrived at market that week, but preferences are reflected in the finished bouquet where stock allows.
Delivery
Home, office, or direct to a recipient. One to two working days. Contact the shop directly for urgent orders.
Care
Trim the stems at a 45-degree angle and place in cool, clean water — tulips do better in cool water than room temperature or warm. Remove leaves below the waterline. Change the water every two days. Keep away from direct sun, heat sources, and fruit bowls. If the stems start to droop, re-trim them and put the bouquet in fresh cool water for a few hours — it often recovers them.
FAQ
What palette options are available?
Pastel (soft pinks, creams, lilacs), Bright (reds, yellows, oranges), and Flourish (a mixed seasonal combination). Choose when ordering.
Can I specify colours within a palette?
Yes — note preferences when ordering. Exact shades depend on seasonal availability but the florists will work with stated preferences where stock allows.
What makes tulips different from other cut flowers?
They keep growing after cutting, turn toward light, and open and close with temperature changes. The arrangement develops over the first few days rather than staying static. Most people like this once they know to expect it.
How long will the bouquet last?
Around seven to ten days with cool water, trimmed stems, and a position away from heat and direct sun. Cooler rooms extend this.
Is it seasonal?
Tulips are available most of the year but are at their peak in spring — typically February through May. That’s when the widest colour range is available and when the flowers are in best condition.
How long does delivery take?
One to two working days. For urgent orders, contact the shop directly.
Is it suitable for gifting?
Yes. Works for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous, new home gifts, and general occasions. A message card can be added at checkout.
Does it come in a vase?
The bouquet is a hand-tied arrangement. If you’d like it with a vase, check the product listing for vase options or contact the shop.
