Transporting Tulips 6 Hours for a Saturday Wedding

Six-hour trip with tulips? Cold, dark, and humid is the mantra.

Packing System

1. Box: Long, lidded box (floral shipping box ideal). Line with newspaper.
2. Cold packs: Gel packs (not ice) wrapped in newspaper; place on box sides.
3. Bundle tulips: 10 stems per bunch, wrapped tightly in damp newspaper. Secure with rubber band.
4. Stem protection: Wet paper towels + plastic bag around each bunch's base; rubber band.
5. Layer: Newspaper, tulip bundles, newspaper, cold packs, newspaper. Close lid.

In Transit

• Car A/C directed at box; no direct sun.
• Check every 2 hours—re-dampen paper if dry.

On Arrival

• Refrigerate at 38°F (away from fruit/veg).
• Recut stems; place in deep water, tightly packed.
• No floral food for bulb flowers (some use it, but plain cold water works).

Tulips held this way stay tight for 48+ hours.