SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
FiftyFlowers exclusively ships fresh flowers with the fastest priority overnight service. If your desired date is unavailable, contact customer care - chat, call, or text us. We are here to help! When adding products to your cart, the calendar will display how many days before your event we recommended delivery. Because every flower is different, selecting the proper delivery date can be tricky. That's why our team of human experts will personally review each order to ensure you have chosen the appropriate dates for flower perfection. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee includes this complimentary service.
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About the Orange African Marigold Flower
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Delivery Recommendations
Recommended Delivery Date: 3 days before your event. (If your event is Saturday, suggested delivery day is Wednesday)
Bloom & Stem Details
Floral Profile
Please Note
Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is completely NORMAL. Please see our Flower Care tab on this page to learn how to properly care for and handle your flowers.
As flowers are a natural product of Mother Nature and monitor resolutions can differ, the exact color tones of this flower may vary to some degree.
Package contents and prices are based on availability and may change due to weather and market conditions. If a substitution is necessary, we take great care to ensure your order closely matches your original flower choice, even if this means substituting flowers of higher value. While we will make every effort to contact you, there may be rare instances where we are unable to reach you in time. In such cases, we may proceed with substitutions to ensure your order ships on schedule, even without prior verbal confirmation.
Caring for Your Marigolds
Our flowers are shipped fresh directly from our farms to your doorstep. When you first open the box, your flowers might appear "sleepy" or "thirsty," which is completely normal. These flowers have just completed an international journey and need water. Following the important care and preparation steps below will help rehydrate them and ensure they last as long as possible.
Flower Care Steps – From Arrival to Arrangement
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect
Unpack and Inspect: Cut any straps to remove flowers from the box, but leave their protective packaging on for the first 4 hours of hydration. As you unpack, check your blooms for any visible concerns.
Process Immediately: Begin the steps below immediately upon opening the box to ensure your flowers rehydrate and recover from their journey.
Step 2: Prepare the Containers
Choose Clean Buckets or Vases: Ensure your containers are clean and sanitized to remove soap residue, bacteria, and dirt, which can shorten flower life.
Fill Containers: Add at least 4 inches of cool, fresh water, and mix in flower food if available.
Step 3: Trim and Place in Water
Remove Foliage Below the Waterline: Strip leaves that will fall below the waterline to prevent mold or bacteria growth.
Cut Stems Correctly: Use clean, sharp floral shears to cut stems diagonally about 1 inch from the bottom. Avoid household scissors, as they pinch the stems and block water absorption.
Place and Space: Place the freshly cut stems into the prepared water immediately, ensuring enough space in each container to allow the flowers to bloom properly.
Step 4: Hydrate and Maintain
Hydration Time: Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate, though 8 to 12 hours is ideal. After hydrating, remove protective packaging and guard petals (outer layers that may look bruised or brown).
Store in a Cool Place: Keep flowers in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, drafts, and heat. Avoid placing them in a refrigerator, as this can harm flowers.
Monitor Water Levels: Flowers drink heavily upon arrival, so check frequently to ensure all stems are always submerged. If the water drops below the stems, refill immediately and recut them before placing them back in the container.
Step 5: Time to Design
Ready to Arrange: After completing the hydration and processing steps above, your flowers are now ready for design.
Recut and Maintain: As you design, make sure to recut the stems and maintain water levels.
Refresh Regularly: Change water daily and recut stems every 24-48 hours to keep flowers fresh.
Tips from Our Experts
Always keep flower buds above the bucket or vase rim to prevent your blooms from bruising.
Warm environments speed up blooming, while cooler areas slow it down. Adjust storage as needed, but always avoid direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Use a floral finishing spray after arranging blooms to help them last longer.
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Customer Reviews
I still have vases of them all over my home and as long as I change out the water every couple days they are still as fresh as when they first arrived! Just a few dry ones but the rest have bloomed and are soft, bright and fragrant!
Hi Lizzy! We're so happy you continue enjoying your flowers almost 2 weeks after delivery! Flower care is very important to ensure their vase life, so we're glad you're taking good care of them. We hope you keep trusting us for many more floral deliveries to come!
Fresh Cut Orange Marigold Flower
I needed orange marigolds for my Dia de los Muertos celebration. The flowers were delivered on time and in beautiful condition. I love that I was kept informed of the order status - when cut, packaged, on its way, and out for delivery on day of. Will happily order from FiftyFlowers again.
Hi Kaare!
It's wonderful hearing how our Marigolds helped you honour your dead. They're such a meaningful flower! We take great care in keeping our customers informed every step of the way, so that you can feel confident in your purchase. We're so glad that you appreciated our communication style.
Thank you for your trust and for keeping us in mind for future events. We're honored to be a part of them!
I purchased 5 bunches of marigolds. I was very concerned about how many would actually be in the delivery since I found a bunch of flowers could mean 5-12 stems. Each bunch had atleast 10-12 stems and the flowers were very beautiful. I was happy to see the flowers were indeed fresh and very beautiful for our Dia de los muertos ofrenda.
Hi Cindy!
We're so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our flowers for your Day of the Dead ofrenda. We're glad that we were able to ease your doubts about the quantity, and honored that you trusted us with your flowers for such a special occasion.
We know that Day of the Dead is a very spiritual day, and are grateful that you chose our flowers to help you honor your loved ones. We're committed to providing our customers with the highest quality flowers and customer service, and we're so glad that we could be a part of your celebration.
We hope to be your go-to for flowers for many more years to come!
I was blown away by the flowers we received from fifty flowers. We celebrated Day of the Dead for the first time and wanted marigolds to go along with our celebration but they are out of season where we live. The flowers we received were beautiful and are still going strong a week later. The company helped me decide the best day to have them delivered so they would look the best possible for our Day of the Dead dinner and celebration. They even made sure to refund us the Saturday shipping cost because they said a Monday delivery would be better for our event. I’m so glad we know where to order the marigolds every year!
Hi Bethany!
Marigolds are indeed the perfect flowers to celebrate the Day of the Dead, with their vibrant colors and rich symbolism representing the connection between the living and the dead. They're highly seasonal, but we're committed to sourcing them from our partner farms to ensure you can enjoy their beauty as long as possible.
We're so glad to hear that you found our suggestion about the delivery date helpful. We always strive to deliver our flowers at their peak freshness, ensuring they add a touch of splendor to your special occasions.
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of this very special day, Bethany. We're honored to play a role in honoring your loved ones during Día de los Muertos!
