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from "Neil Jones" contains these words:


How do you stop the tulips from drooping when they're in the vase? We've
tried keeping the water topped up but it didn't seem to have any effect.

When you cut them, stand them up to their necks in water in a narrow
tall container, so they are supported enough to have no choice but to
stand straight. When they are full of water and stiff, arrange tham in a
vase.

TBH, I don't usually bother. I prefer the blowsy kinds with flamed
colours and feathery edges, (much better as cut flowers than in the
garden) and I think they look best droopy, when the stems curve over and
show off the glorious interior.

Janet.