If you’re looking to display fresh tulips in your home, a Tulip Delivery in Melbourne from Kate Hill Flowers brings the beauty of these flowers right to your door. In this blog, I’ll share tips on how to style and care for tulips, along with advice on getting the most out of your delivery.
Tulips are one of the most popular and versatile flowers, known for their simple elegance and beautiful variety. Whether you're looking to brighten up your living space or gift them to someone special, tulips can easily elevate any occasion.
Why Choose Local Tulip Delivery in Melbourne?
Tulips from TnB Tulips in Melbourne
Tulips are grown locally in Australia, especially in Victoria and Tasmania, during the cooler months from March to October. By choosing Tulip Delivery in Melbourne, you're not only supporting local growers but also ensuring that your flowers are as fresh as possible.
Local flowers have a much shorter travel time, meaning they arrive in perfect condition, ready to bloom. Compared to imported tulips, our local growers produce superior quality blooms that last longer, making them an excellent choice for any flower lover in Melbourne.
At Kate Hill Flowers, we source tulips from two premium Victorian growers, De Boer Tulips and TnB Tulips. These growers are industry leaders in producing high-quality tulips, including single-variety, frilly, and double tulips. No matter your preference, you’ll find a wide variety available through our tulip delivery service.
How to Style Your Fresh Tulips at Home
Tulips being cut at 45 degree angle
Once you receive your tulips through our Melbourne Tulip Delivery, styling them at home is easy. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 Bunches or 20 Stems of Fresh Tulips
- 25cm Ball Vase
- Snips or a Florist Knife
- 1 Pearl Pin (optional)
- Water
- 1 White Towel
Step 1: Preparing Your Vase
Start by cleaning your vase thoroughly. Wash it with hot water and a tiny bit of bleach to ensure it’s sanitised and free of bacteria. Rinse the vase thoroughly with cold water until there is no bleach residue left. Wipe the vase dry with a white towel. Using a white towel ensures bleach doesn’t ruin your coloured towels!
Once the vase is clean, fill it halfway with fresh cold water. Place the vase on a towel to avoid scratching your countertop and to make it easier to move.
Step 2: Preparing Your Tulips
After your vase is ready, it’s time to prepare the tulips. Remove the plastic sleeves or wrapping and strip off the lowest leaf from each tulip stem to prevent the foliage from touching the water. Keeping the foliage out of the water helps to prevent bacteria build-up, ensuring your tulips last longer.
Lay the tulips flat on your countertop with their heads aligned. Then, trim the stems at a 45-degree angle. This maximises the surface area for water absorption and ensures the tulips can stay hydrated.
Step 3: Arranging Your Tulips
Begin placing the tulips into the vase one by one, spiralling the stems as you go. Start by placing the stems deep into the vase at an angle, turning the vase as you add more stems. This technique helps create a balanced, full look and takes just a few minutes.
Step 4: Caring for Your Tulips
Fresh tulip stems may droop on the first day, but don’t worry—this is natural! By Day 2, they should start to stand upright again. If you want to ensure they stand tall, try using an old Dutch trick: prick the top of each tulip head with a clean pearl pin. This allows air to escape and encourages the stem to stand straight.
Caring for Tulips Delivered to Your Door
A delivery of white tulips arranged in a clear glass vase
Tulips should last between 5 and 12 days, depending on how well they are cared for. To extend their lifespan, here are a few tips:
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Replenish the water with fresh cold water every two days.
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Keep the vase in a cool room away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
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Trim the stems every few days to ensure they continue to absorb water.
As they mature, tulips will open up more, revealing their vibrant colors and unique shapes. Over the next few days, you may even notice them growing an inch or so as they naturally bend toward the light. Watching tulips evolve over time is one of the joys of having fresh flowers in your home!
Why Melbourne's Tulips are the Best in Australia
Melbourne is home to some of the best local tulip flower growers in the world, and certainly in Australia, due to its ideal growing conditions and the expertise of local flower farmers. The region’s temperate climate, rich soils, and well-regulated seasons make it perfect for producing tulips of exceptional quality. This means that when you order tulips from Melbourne, you are sure to receive blooms that are not only vibrant and fresh but also picked at their peak. The dedication of local growers ensures that these tulips are nurtured to perfection and delivered in optimal condition.
Choosing tulips from Melbourne offers a distinct advantage because the proximity to local growers means shorter transportation times, resulting in fresher flowers with a longer lifespan. The expertise and care that Melbourne’s growers invest in every step of the process. From cultivation to harvesting, they make tulips grown in this region some of the best in the world, allowing you to enjoy the beauty and quality of these stunning blooms with confidence.
Ready to Order?
Looking for fresh tulips? Place your order today with Kate Hill Flowers and let us help you bring the beauty of tulips into your life!
By following these tips, your tulips will remain beautiful and vibrant for days, making them a wonderful addition to any home or event. Whether you’re ordering for yourself or someone else, our Tulip Delivery in Melbourne ensures that you receive the freshest blooms every time.
Kate x
