• These thistle are tinted. The tint will NOT rub off of the petals; however, the color may seep where stems are cut or leaves are torn from the stem, especially when wet. Temporarily stains hands, so wear gloves. May stain clothing.  
• The color of this tinted flower may vary to some degree. Flowers react differently to tints. Some petals may not absorb the tint 100% and the color may be darker on some petals than on others. Also, the tint may affect the color of the veins and leaves. 
• Thistle Flowers are shipped in 10 stem bunches bundled together by a rubber band. 
• Stem length is a minimum of 50cm/20 inches and a maximum of 70cm/27.5 inches. 
• Each stem has a cluster of smaller flowers with foliage, averaging between 10-15 blooms. 
• Average head size is 1 to 3 inches. Each stem averages 1 to 3 blooms at this size, with other blooms averaging a smaller size. 
• Flowers are from our Ecuadorian or Californian partner Flower Farms. 
• Expected vase life is a minimum of 10 days. 
• These flowers are easy to design and require no special preparatory work. 
• Thistle is a thorny plant with a beautiful flower. The thorns are known to mean protection. 
• Due to variation in monitor resolutions, the exact colors of this flower 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 flower care and handling.

Bulk Thistle Flowers are shipped directly from our Ecuadorian Farms. Before shipping your flowers, we prepared them for their journey with proper hydration methods. If you flowers appear sleepy and thirsty after their journey, it is absolutely NORMAL. 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. Add floral food to prevent bacteria in the water and give added nutrients to the Thistle Flowers. If you do not have flower food, it can be purchased at any local florist. 
4. Remove any leaves that fall below the water line. Leaves will mold or rot and cause bacteria to form and shorten the flower life. 
5. Cut stems diagonally approximately one inch under running water with sharp scissors or knife. Wear gloves while preparing the flowers, as the tint may seem from the stem and temporarily stain hands and/or clothing. 
6. Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water. Expect for the water color to change because of the tint. This is normal. Simply change water as directed to keep flowers fresh. 
7. Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well. Thistle Flowers may take up to 12 hours to properly hydrate. 
8. Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat. 
9. To keep flowers fresh, change water every 24 to 48 hours or when the water becomes cloudy. Remember that exposing flowers to warm environments (outside, a hot room, etc) will help the flowers to bloom, and storing your Thistle Flowers in a cooler environment will slow down the opening process. Assure that your Thistle 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 Thistle flowers delivered 2 days before the actual event. For a Saturday wedding your flowers should be delivered on the Thursday 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. 
• Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska and Canada will be charged an extra $45 per box surcharge. 
• We can arrange shipments to Puerto Rico. Please send an email to weddings@fiftyflowers.com with the complete shipping address and flower order. Within 24 hours, one of our customer service representatives will confirm your total order price.