Tulips delivered
across Almaty

Tulips in Almaty from Pro-Buket are arranged by the salon's own florists and delivered by Pro-Buket couriers — at your exact time, at night, and anonymously. Before dispatch, we send you a photo of the bouquet. Delivery by zone starts at 2,500 ₸, pickup is free, and the salon is open daily, 9:00–24:00.

How to choose tulips: flower shape, shade, and stem count for the occasion

For a beginner, the most important thing to understand is this: the impression a bouquet makes is shaped more by the flower's shape and the number of stems than by the price. Let's look at three decisions — shape, quantity for the occasion, and bud freshness.

What tulip shapes exist and who to give them to

Simple varieties are the classic with a cup-shaped bud; double and peony-flowered look fuller and more festive, while fringed, parrot, and lily-flowered appear less often in supplies. If you're unsure, focus on the recipient: formal people often prefer simple shapes, while those who love a lush bouquet go for double and peony-flowered.

How many tulips to give: 15, 25, 51, or 101

For a colleague or teacher, 15–25 stems are appropriate; for mom and close ones, 51 is more common; and 101 is a large statement bouquet for a significant event. An odd number of stems is a lasting tradition, so florists create arrangements of 15, 25, 51, and 101 stems, not 20 or 50. For mom, people usually choose 51 in a single color or with greenery; for a colleague, 15–25 in tight wrapping is enough; and for a wedding or anniversary, 101 is ordered. A personal note: in my view, it's better to add five stems than to choose more expensive wrapping — the volume is immediately visible, while ribbon and kraft paper won't save a sparse bouquet. You can buy tulips in Almaty for any occasion: our florists assemble a bouquet for your event, and the quantity in a specific item is listed in its catalog card.

How to tell from the bud that the bouquet will last long

Flowers with a dense, half-open bud and a firm green stem last long — if the bud is already wide open, it will open fully within the first hours. The degree of openness is the main indicator: a fresh flower has closed petals that hold the cup shape, while one that's been sitting opens and droops within 3–4 hours in a vase. The stem should be firm and not bend under the weight of the bud, and the cut should be light, without a dark rim or slime. Evaluate not only the bud but also the leaves: yellow or limp lower leaves indicate the flower sat without water for a long time before sale.

Seasonality and price: what makes up the cost of a bouquet and why it rises by March 8

The price of a bouquet doesn't come out of thin air — it depends on several factors and changes more noticeably during peak demand. Let's break down what influences it and how to avoid overpaying.

When the season is and what's available in autumn and winter

It's a spring flower — so the widest selection of shapes and shades is in spring, while at other times the assortment is narrower, and the availability of specific items should be checked in the catalog card. From March to May, Almaty florists receive fresh batches almost daily: simple, double, peony-flowered, and fringed varieties — from classic red to coral and salmon. From June to October, mainly greenhouse tulips from local farms and Dutch varieties are brought to Almaty, and the assortment narrows to 5–7 basic shades. In winter, in November and January, fresh ones are imported less often — the bouquet is made to order, and the waiting time can be 1–2 days. Current availability is visible in the catalog cards: if you need a bouquet out of season, check the items in advance, not on the day of the event.

What makes up the price of a bouquet

• Number of stems: 15 and 25 stems — the price difference is proportional to volume, not a fixed price per arrangement.
• Season: at peak, from late February to early March, a stem costs noticeably more than in April or May.
• Origin: local Almaty greenhouses offer a lower price than Dutch supplies with logistics and duties.
• Decoration: wrapping, ribbon, card, and box add from 1,000 to 3,000 tenge to the bouquet's cost, depending on the material.
• Urgency: ordering on the day of the event with delivery at a specific time costs more than pre-ordering 2–3 days ahead.

Why flowers get more expensive by March 8 and February 14

By March 8 and February 14, demand rises sharply, supply is limited by the season, so prices on these dates are higher than on ordinary days. If you need the arrangement for the holiday date, it's wise to order in advance — that way you have a better chance of getting the shape and quantity you want, rather than choosing from leftovers.

Freshness and condition: how to verify quality before dispatch and how bouquets are transported in cold weather

The main fear when ordering flowers is getting something different from the photo. Below, we'll look at how freshness is confirmed before the courier leaves and how to receive a bouquet in cold weather.

Photo of the bouquet before dispatch: how to verify freshness before the courier leaves

Before dispatch, we send a photo of the assembled bouquet — you see the actual bud, stem, and wrapping before the courier sets off. The photo is taken by the florist who assembled the order: the shot shows how many flowers are in the bunch, their shade, and how the kraft paper is arranged. Via Pro-Buket, the photo arrives in your messenger 10–15 minutes before the courier is dispatched, and until then you can ask to replace a stem or add greenery. In the photo, look for the same signs as in the salon: a dense, half-open bud, a firm stem, and green leaves without yellowing — if the leaves are limp or the bud is almost fully open, the bouquet will last less than two days.

Tulips and cold: how to receive a bouquet in winter

These flowers are sensitive to temperature changes, so in winter it's important to bring the bouquet indoors immediately and not unpack it in the cold. At minus 10 and below, petals lose turgor within 15–20 minutes in open air — in wrapping, this extends to half an hour, but you shouldn't go beyond that window. The courier transports the order in a thermal box and calls ahead when approaching the address so you can open the door without waiting outside. Let the bouquet sit in its wrapping at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, and only then put it in water — a sharp temperature change harms the bud more than the journey itself.

Delivery across Almaty: zones, rates, exact time, night, and anonymity

Delivery is the part of the order where specifics and predictability matter. Below are zones and rates, exact time, night and anonymous delivery, suburbs, and ordering from abroad.

Delivery zones and rates

You can pick up the bouquet from the salon for free — convenient if you're nearby or want to hand it over in person. Suburban destinations are calculated under Zone 4: when ordering to Talgar or Kaskelen, the courier departs from the city salon, so the rate is higher.

Delivery at your exact time, at night, and anonymously

Tulips with delivery across Almaty from Pro-Buket are brought at your exact time, not "sometime during the day"; we also offer night delivery and can bring them anonymously — the recipient won't know who sent them. Orders are accepted daily, 9:00–24:00, so a midnight or early-morning greeting should be arranged in advance. The courier arrives in the agreed window — for example, at 8:30 at the office or at 19:00 at a restaurant — not "whenever possible." An anonymous order means that neither the card nor the courier reveals the sender's name: the courier hands over the bouquet and leaves. If you need the flowers at a specific moment — a greeting, the start of an event — specify that time when ordering: the exact window matters more than a "sooner" request, because the courier builds the route around your slot.

Suburbs, card, and ordering from abroad

• Free card: a card with your message is included with the bouquet — no extra charge, and the message is written when placing the order.
• Ordering from abroad: the service accepts payment in a convenient currency, and the bouquet is delivered to the recipient in Kazakhstan just as if ordered from the city.
• Check before dispatch: a photo of the bouquet is sent before the courier is dispatched so you can confirm the composition and color.
• Exact address and time: for an international order, provide the full address and desired slot — the courier will arrive in the agreed window.

If the recipient isn't home: what the courier does and what options you have

The situation "the courier arrived but the recipient isn't home" is handled according to a clear procedure. Let's go through it step by step and see what options remain for the sender.

The courier waits 15 minutes, then calls the sender

If the recipient isn't home, the Pro-Buket courier waits on site for 15 minutes, then we call the sender and, with their consent, leave the bouquet at the reception desk or a nearby shop. During those fifteen minutes, the courier calls the recipient twice and sends an SMS — in our experience, four out of five people answer the second call and come down. If the address is a business center, the bouquet is handed to reception against the security guard's signature; in a residential building, to the concierge or a neighbor on the landing, and the courier notifies the sender with a photo. In Almaty, couriers carry bouquets in thermal boxes, so the flowers easily handle those 15 minutes of waiting outside. Warn the recipient about the delivery in advance or leave a working phone number — that way the bouquet ends up in their hands, not at reception, and you won't have to sort it out over the phone at the moment of delivery.

If the bouquet can't be left: return to the salon and re-delivery

• Return to the salon: if there's no one to hand the bouquet to, the courier takes it back — the flowers stay in the refrigerated display until you decide.
• Re-delivery: a courier trip to the same or a new address is charged again, and the rate depends on the zone in Almaty.
• Pickup: you can collect the bouquet from the salon for free on the day of return or the next day — the Pro-Buket operator will provide the location.
• Payment for the order: the cost of the bouquet itself is not refunded — the flowers have already been assembled and purchased from the supplier.
• Decision deadline: you have 24 hours to choose re-delivery or pickup; after that, the bouquet is written off.

Caring for your bouquet after delivery: how to extend the life of your flowers

Cut flowers last longer in a vase if you put them in water within the first minutes after delivery. Let's go over the basic care rules — from trimming to why a bouquet suddenly leans.

How to properly put tulips in water

• Cold water: pour settled water at 8–12 degrees — warm tap water speeds up bud opening and shortens the life of a cut stem.
• Low level: fill the vase to one-third of the stem height — they drink little, and deep immersion softens the lower part and causes rot.
• Angled trim: cut 1–2 cm off the stem with a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle — a flat cut rests against the bottom and blocks water uptake.
• Lower leaves: remove leaves that end up below the water level — greenery left in water rots within a day and spoils the whole bouquet.
• Daily change: change the water every day and re-trim the stems — that way they keep their shape for 5–7 days instead of three.
• Keep away from fruit and radiators: ethylene from apples and bananas speeds up wilting, and radiator heat makes the bud open within a couple of hours.

Why flowers bend and reach for the light

Stems continue to grow in the vase and reach for light — the stem bends toward the light source, and this is normal flower behavior, not a sign of staleness. In a day, a cut stem stretches 2–3 cm and turns 10–15 degrees if a window is nearby. In a dense bouquet of 15–25 stems, the process is more noticeable: outer flowers lean outward, and the arrangement loses its shape faster than a loose one. To keep the bouquet looking neat, rotate the vase 180 degrees once a day or place it in diffused light — then the stems won't lean to one side. Also consider the surroundings: near a south-facing window on a hot day, stems soften and fall under their own weight, while on a cool windowsill they stay upright for up to a week.

Conclusion

We've gathered the main things to keep in mind before ordering: from the flower's shape to the exact time at the recipient's door. Below is a short summary of the whole article.

Key takeaways

• Shape and stem count: the impression of a bouquet is determined by the variety and number of stems, not the price — 15 large buds look richer than 25 small ones.
• Freshness: check the stem's firmness and a closed bud — a flower with a dense head will open at home and last 7–10 days instead of three.
• Delivery: confirm the exact time and address in advance, and ask about cold-weather transport separately — in winter, a bouquet without thermal packaging loses its look in 20 minutes.
• Care: trim the stems at an angle and change the water within the first hour — that way the flowers keep their shape until the end of the week.
• Recipient not home: agree on a backup plan in advance — calling neighbors, handing to the concierge, or a re-delivery by the courier.