• Hydrangea flowers are shipped with water bags attached to each stem to keep the flower hydrated during shipping. 
• Hydrangeas are shipped ready to use. There is no need for advance arrival for blooming purpose. 
• Dolly hydrangeas have a more cone-shaped head than the standard and giant hydrangeas. Average head size is 7 to 9 inches in diameter. 
• From our Partner Californian Flower Farms. 
• Each stem has one flower. 
• Expected vase life is an average of 6 days. 
• These flowers are easy to design and require no special prep work. Hydrangea Flowers have been cultivated in Japan for centuries and have many healing properties. Hydrangeas are a symbol for perseverance, understanding, and thanks. Hydrangeas are good for drying. The word 'hydrangea' means water barrel. 
• Due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact colors of this Hydrangea may vary to some degree. Mother Nature also affects the color's intensity, so the flower's tone may vary from the image shown. 
• Package contents and prices are based on availability and are subject to change due to weather and market conditions.

Bulk Hydrangea Flowers are shipped directly from our farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepare them for their journey with proper hydration methods. |em>If your flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is |strong>absolutely NORMAL|/strong>.|/em> 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 2 containers one with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water and the other with warm water. 
3. Using sharp scissors or a knife under running water, cut the stems diagonally approximately an inch from each stem’s bottom edge. 
4. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared warm water for approximately 5 seconds then place the flowers into the cool water. 
5. Remove any dark or fading petals. It is normal to find several unattractive dark or fading petals, all of which can be easily removed without damaging the Hydrangea.
6. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. Cooler temperatures will prolong the hydrangea's vase life. You may choose to use a floral refrigerator, but it is not required. 
7. Allow your flowers at least 4 hours to properly hydrate before arranging.
8. Change water and re-cut stems every 24 hours to keep flowers fresh. Assure that your flowers have sufficient water. The flowers will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival.

To refresh the flower, dunk the entire flower head in cool water for approximately 20 minutes. Hydrangeas are also great for dried arrangements. To dry them, simply hang them upside down, preferably in a warm place for a few days. Hydrangeas may lose a little color in the process but the dried flowers will last for eight months or longer.

For your Wedding or Special Event, we recommend that you arrange to have your Hydrangea flowers 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.