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Buckets of farm-direct bulk stems conditioning in water

Bulk flowers that arrive cold, on a date you picked.

Farm-direct stems sold by the bunch, delivered cold rather than shipped in a box. They arrive two to three days ahead so they open on the day.

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The flowers are the same. Everything around them is not.

A national bulk site will beat us on the stem price. What they cannot do is hand you the box cold, on a date you chose, and fix it the same day.

Comparison of hand-delivered bulk flowers versus nationally shipped flowers
Hand-delivered by usShipped in a carton
ArrivalA date you choose, in an AM or PM window we confirm 48 hours ahead.Whenever the carrier gets there. Often a day either side of the estimate.
TemperatureRefrigerated from our cooler to your door. Cold chain never breaks.A cardboard box on a truck, then on a doorstep, at whatever the weather is.
HydrationDelivered in water, already drinking. Conditioning starts the moment you unpack.Dry-packed for 2 to 3 days in transit. Recovery time comes out of your vase life.
If it is wrongCall us. We can be there the same day with replacements.Photograph it, open a claim, get a refund in a week. Your Saturday is unchanged.
Who packed itWe graded and sorted it by hand, by flower type, with notes in the box.A fulfilment centre that has never seen your event.

Sorted, labelled, and early on purpose

Flowers ship closed. A rose that looks impressive on arrival has already spent most of its life in a truck. Yours arrive early, in water, so they open on your date.

  • Buckets of flowers loaded into a refrigerated van
  • Stems conditioning in buckets of clean water
  • Bulk flowers packed by type for delivery
  • Stems being sorted and graded by hand

The bulk timeline

  1. 01 / 04

    Request

    Send stem counts, table counts, or both. We return a bunch list.

  2. 02 / 04

    Reserve

    Confirm 10 to 14 days ahead so we can place the farm order.

  3. 03 / 04

    Receive

    Flowers arrive cold two to three days before the event.

  4. 04 / 04

    Arrange

    Trim and hydrate overnight, then arrange when ready.

Flowers by type, stems per bunch

32 products in the standing catalog. Ask if you need something not listed.

Consolidated catalog

Flowers

FlowerPer bunchVase lifeColours
Roses25 stems5–7 daysWhite, Ivory, Blush, Light Pink, Hot Pink +7
Spray Roses10 stems5–8 daysWhite, Cream, Blush, Pink, Hot Pink +4
Alstroemeria10 stems10–14 daysWhite, Cream, Pink, Hot Pink, Peach +4
Carnations25 stems10–14 daysWhite, Ivory, Blush, Light Pink, Hot Pink +8
Mini Carnations25 stems10–14 daysWhite, Blush, Pink, Hot Pink, Red +5
Asiatic Lilies10 stems7–10 daysWhite, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Red
Oriental Lilies5 stems7–12 daysWhite, Pink, Crimson & White
Hydrangea10 stems4–7 daysWhite, Antique Green, Blush, Pink, Blue +1
Sunflowers10 stems6–10 daysGolden Yellow, Dark-centered, Pollen-free green-centered
Spider Mums10 stems10–14 daysWhite, Cream, Green, Yellow, Bronze +2
Pom Poms10 stems10–14 daysWhite, Green, Cream, Yellow, Lavender +2
TulipsSeasonal · February – April10 stems3–7 daysWhite, Cream, Blush, Pink, Hot Pink +5

Greenery and filler

StemSold asVase lifeUse
Baby's BreathGrower's bunch7–14 daysBud vases, Aisle garlands
EucalyptusGrower's bunch14–21 daysGarlands, Bouquet greenery
Seeded EucalyptusGrower's bunch14–21 daysBoutonnieres, Bouquet texture
Hypericum Berries10 stems10–14 daysFall palettes, Bouquet texture
StaticeGrower's bunch10–14 daysBoho and rustic design, Dried arrangements
SolidagoGrower's bunch7–10 daysSunflower palettes, Fall arrangements
Mixed FillerGrower's bunch7–12 daysBudget volume, Large venues
RuscusGrower's bunch14–21 daysGarland base, Arch installations
SalalGrower's bunch14–21 daysCovering mechanics, Container arrangements
Leather LeafGrower's bunch14–21 daysStanding sprays, Sympathy work
Tree FernGrower's bunch10–14 daysSoftening outlines, Bouquet edges
Mixed GreensGrower's bunch12–21 daysGarland base, Budget greenery

Your half of the job

The hour after the box opens decides whether the flowers peak on your date or three days before it. Instructions come in the box.

Full conditioning guide

  1. 1

    Unpack the moment it lands

    Do not leave the box until morning because you are tired. Cut the ties, lay stems out by type, and get them into water. Every hour out of water comes off the far end.

  2. 2

    Strip everything below the waterline

    Every leaf. Submerged foliage rots within a day and feeds the bacteria that blocks the stem. This is the tedious step and it is the one with the biggest payoff.

  3. 3

    Cut an inch off at 45°

    Sharp knife or floral cutters, never household scissors. Those crush the channel closed. Cut tulips straight across, and carnations between the nodes.

  4. 4

    Cool water, flower food, deep enough

    Four to six inches for most things. Hydrangea wants six-plus and constant topping up. Tulips want three to four. Deep water makes them go limp.

  5. 5

    Submerge hydrangea heads for 20 minutes

    Hydrangea drinks through its petals as well as its stem. In Colorado's dry air this step matters more than any other. If a head wilts later, re-cut and submerge for an hour. It usually comes back.

  6. 6

    Then leave them alone overnight

    Twelve hours minimum before you touch them. Roses need 24 to 48 hours to open properly. This is why we deliver early.

Substitutions and freshness claims

Variety yes, colour never

If a named rose variety falls short at the farm, you get a different rose in the same colour at equal or better grade. You do not get pink, and you do not get a call the day before asking you to choose between two roses you have never heard of. Anything bigger than a variety swap, we ask first.

Full policy

24-hour claim window

Photograph the problem and contact us within 24 hours of delivery. We replace, credit or refund the affected stems. Your call. Because we are local, replacement is usually a real option rather than a refund you cannot use.

The window exists because after roughly a day it becomes impossible to tell a transit problem from a conditioning problem.

Lead time

10 to 14 days, because the order goes to the farm against your specific date. Delivery is quoted by zone and itemised on the same quote.

For a summer or autumn Saturday, book six to eight months out. Delivery capacity fills long before the flowers do.

Work out your stem count

Under-ordering is the expensive mistake. The fix is a second delivery at short notice.

Your wedding

Rough numbers are fine. We confirm exact counts on your quote.

Reception

Estimated at 8 guests per round

Tables getting a tall piece instead of a low one

Tables using a bud vase trio instead of a centerpiece

Wedding party

Ceremony

Arrangement density

The usual wedding look

What to order

627

stems

Your pieces need 436704. This is the midpoint plus 10% for breakage.

  • Focal flowersRoses, carnations, hydrangea25111 bunches
  • Secondary flowersAlstroemeria, spray roses, mums18819 bunches
  • FillerBaby's breath, statice, solidago1254 bunches
  • GreeneryEucalyptus, ruscus, salal634 bunches
Piece by piece
PieceQtyStems
Bridal bouquet12535
Bridesmaid bouquets44872
Boutonnieres6612
Corsages248
Low centerpieces15225375
Arch or arbor spray160100
Aisle markers64872
Welcome / gift table12030
Get this quoted

An estimate, not a quote. A person checks it before you pay for anything.

Bulk questions

Do you deliver, or do I collect?
We deliver. Every order travels refrigerated from our cooler to the address you give us, on a date you choose. There is no shop to collect from, and cold chain is the single biggest factor in how long cut flowers last.
Do you sell loose stems as well as finished arrangements?
Yes, and a single order can be split between the two. Bulk stems for the reception tables, designed florals for the bridal party, one delivery and one invoice. A national bulk site cannot make you a bouquet, and a traditional florist will not sell you loose stems.
When will my flowers arrive?
Designed arrangements arrive on the day of your event, finished and ready to place. Bulk stems arrive two to three days beforehand, which is not us being early. Flowers ship closed and need a day or two in water to open. You pick a date and an AM or PM window, and we confirm a narrower window 48 hours ahead.
How is this different from ordering bulk flowers online?
We hand you the box cold, on a date you chose, and we can fix a problem the same day. A national bulk site puts stems in a carton and hands it to a carrier: it arrives when it arrives, sometimes warm, sometimes crushed, and a refund does not fix your Saturday. That difference is the whole reason to buy bulk locally.
What happens if a flower I ordered is not available?
We substitute variety, never colour. If your order calls for blush roses and a named variety falls short at the farm, you get a different blush rose of equal or better grade. You will not get pink, and you will not get a phone call the day before asking you to choose between two roses you have never heard of. Anything larger than a variety swap, we contact you first.
What if something arrives damaged?
Photograph it and contact us within 24 hours of delivery. We replace, credit or refund the affected stems, your choice. Because we are local, replacement is usually a real option rather than a refund you cannot use. The 24-hour window exists because after that it becomes impossible to tell a transit problem from a conditioning problem.
How many stems will I need?
A bridal bouquet takes 25 to 35 stems, a bridesmaid bouquet 12 to 18, a low centerpiece 15 to 25, and a boutonniere one stem plus greenery. Our stem calculator works it out from your guest and table counts, and every quote we send includes a line-by-line count you can check.
Do I need to buy vases and supplies for a bulk order?
Yes. We deliver stems, not hardware. You will need buckets for conditioning, sharp cutters or a knife, flower food, and containers for whatever you are building. Designed arrangements arrive in a standard vessel, or in your own containers if you get them to us a week ahead.
How long will the flowers last?
Between three and twenty-one days, depending on the flower and on conditioning. Carnations, alstroemeria, spider mums and poms run 10 to 14 days. Roses run 5 to 7. Hydrangea and tulips are shortest at 3 to 7. Greenery runs 14 to 21. Every product page lists its own range.

Plan your bulk order

Tell us roughly how many stems or tables and we come back with a bunch-by-bunch list and a price within one business day. Not a mystery box.

Lead time
1014 days
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