Tulips are a delightful way to add a splash of colour and fragrance to any room, making them a perfect choice for . These beautiful blooms come in an array of colours and have a lovely scent.

However, tulip enthusiasts often encounter a common issue - the tend to droop after just a few days in a vase. While drooping flowers might signal it's time to discard them, there's actually a nifty trick that can breathe new life into your wilting tulips. Specifically for , this involves a very simple adjustment to the flower stems, which could rescue your bouquet in mere hours.

A video by the specialists at Floristry Market explains that droopy tulips usually indicate an "air lock" in the stem, which hampers the flower's ability to absorb water properly.

The solution is straightforward: use a small pin to pierce a hole through the stem right at the top, just beneath where the flower starts. This little puncture will allow the trapped air to escape, enabling the tulip to stand tall once again.

The expert florist explained: "When you see tulips drooping over, it means they have an air lock in their stem, which means that there's no water getting to the head, so they'll naturally start to dehydrate and fall over.

"I've just got one of these pearl head pins, and if you place it through the top of the tulip stem, that will release any air lock in the stem and your tulips will [lift up]. Then it can drink and it will get hydrated right to the top."

The pin method isn't the only secret to maintaining perky tulips. Gardening experts at Mr Fothergill's swear by the newspaper trick, which involves wrapping the tulip stems with old newspaper and submerging them in water for several hours prior to arranging them in a vase. This technique is designed to create a structured look, ensuring the tulips stand tall while they absorb water.

Another popular tip is the viral penny trick. By placing a copper penny or two at the base of your vase, you can help inhibit bacterial growth, keeping your blooms vibrant for an extended period.

Commenters on the Floristry Market video lauded the penny trick but expressed excitement about trying the pin method themselves to rescue their drooping tulips.

One commenter exclaimed: "I will definitely try this! Tulips are my favourite flowers." Another lamented: "I wish I knew this sooner! My tulips were like that and I threw them out."

1. Cut stems at an angle:
Trim about 1-2 inches off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle. This increases the surface area for water uptake and prevents the stem from resting flat on the vase's bottom.

2. Remove lower leaves:
Strip off any leaves that will be below the water line in the vase. Leaves in water rot quickly, encouraging bacteria growth that can block water uptake.

3. Use clean water and vase:
Wash the vase thoroughly and fill it with fresh, lukewarm water. Bacteria in dirty water can clog stems and cause drooping.

4. Add flower food:
Use the packet of flower food that often comes with bouquets, or make your own (mix a teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of bleach or lemon juice per quart of water).

5. Rehydrate wilted flowers:
If flowers are already drooping, wrap them loosely in newspaper and submerge the entire stem and bloom in cool water for 30-60 minutes. Then, recut the stems and place them back in the vase.

6. Keep flowers cool:
Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, heaters, and drafts. High temperatures speed up wilting.

7. Change water regularly:
Change the water every 1-2 days, cleaning the vase and recutting stems each time for best results.