How to Send Tulips for Valentine's Day
Tulips are a unique option for Valentine's Day. Since they pop open in early spring, they will remind your loved one of warmth, life and new beginnings.
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Instructions
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Write down the address to which you would like to send the tulips.
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Visit a few local florists to see whether they will be carrying tulips for Valentine's Day. Some florists will special order tulips for you. Make sure to ask about prices, including any delivery charges.
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Decide whether you want cut tulips or potted tulips. Many florists sell baskets or other containers of tulip bulbs that have been forced to bloom. When the plants are done blooming, your loved one might be able to save the bulbs and replant them for the next year. This is be a good choice if your loved one enjoys gardening.
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Choose a vase or container for your tulips. For a more economical option, tulips can be given as a bouquet without a container. Their sturdy green stems look lovely in a clear vase, but they also go well in many novelty containers. Ask your florist whether he has any special Valentine's Day containers.
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Add a colorful ribbon to the arrangement to make it more personal.
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Write a sweet note to send with the arrangement that can be kept after the flowers wilt.
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Order well in advance of Valentine's Day, particularly if you want to special order the tulips. If you wait until the last minute, you may find all the tulips in your area have been sold.
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Purchase tulips through an online florist if you have trouble finding them locally. This is an excellent alternative when you can't special order the flowers you want in time for Valentine's Day.
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Tips & Warnings
Tulips are an excellent choice for a friend or relative, because they generally don't carry romantic connotations.
Tulips come in a wide variety of colors and many variegated varieties. Try to choose your loved one's favorite color, or opt for a combination of complementary colors. White, pink and red bouquets are common for Valentine's Day.
Yellow tulips were once said to symbolize hopeless love and might be perfect to send to a secret crush.
Tulips are stunning in bunches, but you can also add other early-spring bloomers to tulip arrangements. Try iris or hyacinth.
