How to Package Mother’s Day Flowers

If you’re sending flowers this Mother’s Day, it’s important to pick out suitable packaging so they arrive in perfect condition.

Sending floral gifts is a delicate and challenging task but using specially made flower packaging boxes will guarantee they’re vase-ready on delivery.

Here’s everything you need to know about using cardboard boxes to mail your Mother’s Day flowers:

Benefits of Using Flower Boxes

There are various advantages to using cardboard boxes to send flowers.

• Superior transportation protection. The robust material helps to prevent any damage during delivery.
• It’s a sustainable choice. Simple to reuse or recycle, a flower delivery box is much better for the environment than most alternatives.
• Reduce shipping expenses. From boxes to fit tall plants to letterbox friendly packaging, all are lightweight and just the right size to keep postal costs as efficient as possible.

Preparing the Flowers

Here are 3 easy steps to prepare the flowers for transportation:

1. Start by removing any damaged or wilted petals, and trim the stems to the appropriate length.
2. Any excess leaves that could take up too much space in the box should be removed.
3. Wrap the flowers in tissue paper to protect them during shipping.

Packing the Cardboard Flower Box

To begin, place a layer of tissue paper on the base of the flower box to protect the bouquet. Put the flowers in the box and fill any empty spaces with extra tissue paper. Make sure you use suitable packaging tape to keep the box shut during transport!

Sending Postal Flower Boxes

Choose a service, such as Royal Mail, Parcel2GO or DHL that provides tracking and consider marking the box with the word "fragile" to let people know it includes delicate goods.

Using specially made cardboard boxes to send flowers through the post is a great way to ensure that they reach recipients in excellent shape. As a bespoke cardboard box manufacturer, ASC Direct produces super strong flower boxes, manufactured here in the UK, so your products are delivered in perfect condition.

Get in touch with the team today if you want more information on choosing the right packaging for your flower products, and giving all mums a blooming lovely Mother's Day. 

James Palfrey-Smith is the Commercial Manager at ASC Direct with extensive experience in both operations and sales. James is passionate about solving packaging problems, delivering fast customer support, and building lasting relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. A fan of real ale and business podcasts, he continuously seeks personal and professional growth. 

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