Why We Bag Our Flowers in the Winter — And Why Cricket’s Flowers Never Leaves Blooms Outside in the Cold
Winter in New England is no joke — and neither is what it can do to fresh flowers. At Cricket’s Flowers, we take extra care with every bouquet, especially when temperatures dip below 44°F. Once you hit that range, flowers can start to freeze surprisingly fast, and the damage is permanent.
Here’s the behind-the-scenes truth about winter flower care, and why you’ll always see us bagging arrangements and never leaving them outside.
The Chilling Truth: What Cold Does to Fresh Flowers
Fresh cut flowers are full of water. When they’re exposed to cold temperatures, the water inside their petals and stems can freeze, expand, and rupture the cell walls. Once that happens, the flowers turn mushy, brown, wilted — basically ruined.
Even hardy flowers like mums or carnations can only tolerate a light chill. Delicate blooms like roses, tulips, hydrangea, lilies, and anemones? They freeze in a heartbeat.
Why Cricket’s Bags Your Flowers in Winter
When the temps drop, we bag arrangements to:
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Keep the cold air from hitting the petals directly
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Trap a little warmth inside the wrapping
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Protect the blooms from wind, snow, and freezing rain
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Make sure your flowers look just as beautiful when they arrive as when they left our shop
Call or text the recipient
Try again later when someone can safely bring the flowers inside
Heated delivery vans so flowers stay warm in transit
Fast handling to avoid exposing blooms to the cold
Seasonal flower choices when certain varieties don’t tolerate winter temps
