How to Make Cut Tulips Bloom

Tulips are one of the joys of spring for many people. Their cup-shaped flowers evoke images of the Netherlands, although they originated in Turkey. Tulips grow from large bulbs that bloom at approximately the same time in spring every year. Symbolizing perfect love, florists and home growers often include the tulip in springtime bouquets. When you allow the flower buds to grow plump before cutting them, they will bloom indoors with little encouragement --- just don't cut this flower when the bud is small.

Knife or clippers
Newspaper
Vase
Floral preservative

Instructions

- 1
  Cut about ½ inch from the bottoms of the stems of purchased non-blooming tulips at a diagonal angle as soon as possible after you get home.
- 2
  Make a cone shape with the wrapping paper in which your tulips were sold or use newspaper. Insert the flower stems into the cone, allowing the base of the stems to protrude out the point several inches.
- 3
  Fill a vase or jar with 1 or 2 inches of water and then place the wrapped tulips into it, making sure that the paper is above the water line. Leave your tulips in this water for one to two hours.
- 4
  Cut the bottom of each stem again, making diagonal cuts. Then add floral preservative to the water in a vase and insert your tulips.
- 5
  Keep your vase away from heat and direct sun and refill it with fresh water every day.

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