Caring for your Bulk Blooms
Thank you for choosing Rain Shadow Ranch for your bulk floral needs! Each bucket you receive contains 50 to 70 freshly cut stems, carefully conditioned with floral preservatives, kept in fresh water, and cooled at 40°F to ensure optimal bloom integrity.
To help your flowers look their best for weddings, events, or arrangements, please follow these care tips:
Unpack Promptly
Upon delivery or pickup, transport your flowers in a cool environment and remove any plastic or paper sleeves as soon as possible.
Use Clean Containers
Fill vases or buckets with fresh, clean water and add floral preservative, if available.
Avoid Sunlight & Heat
Place flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts, and ripening fruit, which release ethylene gas that can shorten flower life.
Keep Cool
Store flowers at approximately 40°F until ready to use to slow respiration and extend vase life.
Change Water Regularly
Replace water every 2 days and re-cut stems to keep blooms fresh longer.
Handle Gently
Be mindful when handling blooms to avoid bruising or damage.
Trim Stems
Using a clean, sharp knife or shears, trim stems at an angle about 1–2 inches from the bottom before placing in water. This helps the flowers absorb water more efficiently.
Remove Foliage
Leaves below the waterline can cause bacteria buildup; remove any remaining foliage in that area.
Estimated Time to Create Wedding Floral Pieces
Bridal bouquet 90 minutes - Requires detailed work, balancing focal flowers, fillers, and wrapping.
Bridesmaids bouquet 60 minutes - Smaller than bridal bouquet, but still requires skillful arranging.
Bud vases 10 minutes each - Simple, small arrangements in single vases.
Centerpiece 75 minutes - Moderately complex, designed for table display.
Boutonniere 15 minutes - Small, precise work.
Arch 180 minutes - Large installation, requires construction, securing flowers, and design.
Floor arrangements 120 minutes - Substantial size, requires setting base and arranging large floral groupings.
What You Can Create from One Bucket of 50–70 Bulk Stems
Approximate Stem Usage Per Item:
Floral Item | Approximate Stems Per Item | Notes |
| Bridal bouquet | 25–35 | Larger, more elaborate |
| Bridesmaids bouquet | 15–20 | Smaller than bridal bouquet |
| Bud vases | 1–3 stems per vase | Typically simple, small arrangement |
| Centerpiece | 15–25 | Depends on size and fullness |
| Boutonniere | 1–3 | Small accents, usually single blooms/wraps |
| Arch | 100+ | Large installation, requires multiple buckets |
| Floor arrangements | 40–60 | Large pieces requiring many stems |
Combining for a Typical Wedding Setup:
Item | Quantity | Total Stems Approximate | Buckets Needed* |
| Bridal bouquet | 1 | 30 | ~0.5 |
| Bridesmaids bouquets | 4 | 60–80 | ~1–1.5 |
| Bud vases | 8 | 10–18 | ~0.2 |
| Centerpieces | 10 | 150–250 | ~3–4 |
| Boutonnieres | 8 | 8–16 | ~0.3 |
| Arch | 1 | 120+ | 2+ |
| Floor arrangements | 2 | 80–120 | ~1.5–2 |
| Total Buckets Needed | | | ~8–11 buckets |
Unleash your creativity with our Bulk Blooms Bucket, specifically for home florists, brides, and party planners looking to craft stunning floral arrangements!
Each bucket is loaded with 50 - 70 stems; delightful selection of fresh, locally grown flowers and greenery from Rain Shadow Ranch and neighboring Kitsap farms, providing everything you need to create your own beautiful bouquets and centerpieces.
Whether you're planning a wedding, hosting a special event, or simply want to add a personal touch to your home decor, our DIY Celebration Bucket is the perfect way to bring your floral visions to life and make every occasion unforgettable!
Contact Rain Shadow Ranch directly for orders of five or more buckets.
Important Notes & Disclaimers
All stems are delivered long and with leaves stripped. Trimming stems to the desired length is the responsibility of the buyer.
Flowers are non-refundable due to their perishable nature.
Buyers are responsible for maintaining proper storage conditions, including cooling and hydration, immediately upon pickup or delivery.
Rain Shadow Ranch cannot be held liable for flower quality loss due to improper care, late pickup, or extended storage in unsuitable conditions.