Reproduce these tips, and include with every bunch of tulips sold. 1 Selection . Buy fresh cut tulips in an advanced bud stage when the blooms are still closed but the color of the flower is evident. A fresh cut . 3 food and water .
Tulips are particularly thirsty flowers, so add fresh water every day.
This will also prevent harmful levels of bacteria from developing in the water. 4 Vase Life . With proper care, tulips will open and last from three to seven days. They prefer cool room temperatures, so keep them away from sources of heat. 5 Growing continues .