How to Handle Fresh Cut Tulips

Arranging cut tulips

• 1

  Pour cold water into the vase until it is half full.

• 2

  Using the knife or pruners, cut one-quarter of an inch off the bottom of the tulip stems. This allows the flowers to take in as much water as possible. Plunge the cut tulips into the vase.

• 3

  Adjust the tulips so they fall symmetrically in the vase. Arrange the tulips to give them room to grow and twist.

• 4

  Place the vase in the coolest possible spot where you can still enjoy the tulip arrangement. If you are going to be away from the tulips for several hours move them to a dark, cool location.

• 5

  Empty and refill the vase with cold water every day. Rearrange the growing tulips so they form a pleasing display. Snip the ends off the stems every other day for maximum water intake. Cut the stems shorter if the tulips grow longer than you like.