How To Care For Tulips: Tips To Make Tulips Last Longer In A Vase

Nothing screams "spring" like a gorgeous arrangement of bright-colored tulips picked fresh from the flower shop or garden.

The beginning of spring brings an abundance of stunning blooms - especially pretty tulips that can be spotted everywhere from parks to gardens to florist shops. If you want to know how to care for tulips in a pot or a vase, follow the guide below.

Pick the right vase

Flower vases are not always about aesthetics, you will also have to consider the proper environment for the flowers. For tulips, you should pick a vase that is half the height of the blooms – to provide support. Do not opt for a vase that is too narrow to avoid overcrowding, and make sure the leaves are not getting crushed and each stem gets enough room.

Trim the stems at an angle of 45-degree.

Remember that tulips can grow after you put them in the vase. Hold the bouquet adjacent to the vase before cutting the stems to ensure the flowers are the same length you desire. Cut the stems at an angle of 45 degrees — for a 'straw-like effect,' enabling the stems to permeate fresh water.

Give the penny trick a try

This simple trick will keep your tulips standing straight, and you should consider swearing by it. Before trimming the stems of your tulips, fill water in the vase and drop a copper penny in it. Let the penny sit in the vase while you prepare your blooms. Once trimmed, place the tulips in the vase, and within an hour you will notice them standing straight.

Place your tulips in a dark room.

Tulips continue growing in their vase, and it is one of the many aspects that make these blooms charming. But if you need your blooms to stand erect for a special occasion or a dinner party, remove them from the vase, tightly wrap a newspaper around them in a cone shape, place them in the water again, and leave them in a dark room all night long. In the morning, unwrap the flowers, and you will be surprised to find out how fresh they look.

When placing other flowers, be mindful of the selection

If you wish to place other flowers with your tulip arrangement, note that tulips are sensitive to other blooms. Some flowers that adversely impact the life cycle of tulips are narcissus or daffodils—they release a substance that will cause your tulips to wilt faster. But it is safe to include them with hydrangea, kale, and roses.

Follow these tips to keep your tulips looking fresh for days!