• Bulk Tulips are shipped in 10 stem bunches bundled together by a rubber band. 
• Standard Tulips have an average stem length of 10-12 inches and minimum head size of 1 inch.
• French Tulips have an average minimum stem length of 22 inches and average head size of 2-3 inches. 
• Novelty Tulips have an average stem length of 12-16 inches and average head size of 2-3 inches. 
• Your tulips will arrive closed, but once placed in water the stem will continue growing and the head will bloom substantially.
• Each stem has one flower. 
• Availability is year round. 
• Domestic production from our Californian partner farms. 
• The meaning of Tulip ranges from beautiful eye (variegated tulip) and there is sunshine in your smile (yellow tulip) to love and passion (red Tulip).
• Due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact colors of this tulip may vary to some degree. 
• Package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions. 
• Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is absolutely NORMAL. Please refer to our Flower Care section for a more descriptive process on care and handling instructions.

Bulk Tulips are shipped directly from our farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. If your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is absolutely NORMAL. The ideal date to have your Tulips delivered is 1 to 2 days prior to your event. If you choose to receive them with more days anticipation, please dry store them in a flower refrigerator until two days before the event. Two days prior to your event, just follow these simple steps and the flowers will bloom delightfully. 

1. Remove flowers from box by cutting any straps. Do not remove the rubber bands holding the flowers together in a bunch. 
2. Fill containers with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. 
3. Cut bottom of stems diagonally approximately at least and inch from bottom under running water with sharp scissors or knife. This will create a fresh surface to absorb water. 
4. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water. Your tulips will arrived closed, but once placed in water the stem will continue growing and the head will bloom substantially. Tulips also have a natural bend. If Tulip stems are slightly bowed, trim stem tips and roll the tulips in newspaper with the paper extending above the flower tops, but not covering the lower third of the stems. Place them upright in water with a source of light directly above them. Tulip heads naturally follow the light, so placing a light directly above them will help to straighten a bent stem.
5. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well. Your tulips will continue to grow once placed in water. It is best to wait several hours before arranging. 
6. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. 
7. Place Tulips in a place with even light, or rotate frequently as Tulips will turn to face the light. 
8. Change water every 24 hours to keep flowers fresh. 

Remember that exposing flowers to warm environments (outside, a hot room, etc) will help the flowers to bloom, and storing your Tulip Flowers in a cooler environment will slow down the opening process. If you do not add floral preservative, please change the water every 24 hours. This will keep the water from becoming contaminated with bacteria that blocks the flower's availability to absorb water. Tulips are sensitive to ethylene (which comes from fresh vegetables and fruits, especially bananas) which makes them open faster, but also age faster. Depending on your preference, place them away from or near fresh fruit and vegetables. Do not put Tulips close to a television. After you cut your tulips, please note that they continue to grow for about a day after they have been put in water. Assure that your flowers have sufficient water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.

For your Wedding or Special Event, we recommend that you arrange to have your Tulips delivered 1 to 2 days before the actual event. For a Saturday wedding your flowers should be delivered on the Thursday or Friday before the wedding. 

• FiftyFlowers uses FedEx for overnight delivery service. All deliveries should arrive by 5pm on your chosen delivery date and your flowers will most likely be delivered before 10:30am. Delivery time depends on service available to your address. Please contact FedEx and ask them the guaranteed delivery time for the specified delivery zip code. 
• Deliveries are available Tuesday through Friday. 
• The day before your selected delivery date, you will receive an automatically generated tracking number which you can use to track your package online at www.FedEx.com. 
• In order to ensure proper flower delivery, FedEx might require signature at time of delivery. Please arrange to have somebody home to ensure proper delivery. If you miss your delivery, please contact FedEx at 1.800-GO-FEDEX directly with your tracking number to reschedule delivery. 
• Each order must have a valid and working telephone number. FedEx will not accept any orders without a working telephone number. 
• Please review your shipping address carefully. If you provide the wrong shipping address, we are not responsible for any problems that may result. Any shipping redirects or changes will incur a $10 fee and changes may not be feasible as the delivery date approaches, especially once the shipping tracking number has been assigned. 
• FiftyFlowers.com is not responsible for packages that are received before or after the specified delivery date, are lost, stolen or damaged once in the hands of the carrier. In the event that there is a delay with your package, please contact FedEx directly.