Does Your Bouquet Come with a Vase or Container?
A vase or container should be considered included with a bouquet only when the selected product description explicitly confirms it. A vase shown in a photograph is not enough to establish what comes with the flowers. If the listing leaves this unclear, ask us to confirm the contents before ordering.
Customers often ask about a vase because they want the recipient to enjoy the flowers immediately, without searching for something to hold them. That detail matters when sending a gift to Russia from abroad, particularly to an office or a home you have never visited. At Pyat Tsvetov (5 Flowers), established in Saint Petersburg in 2011, we recommend settling the practical details alongside the choice of flowers. Start by checking whether your selection is a wrapped bouquet or an arrangement designed to remain in its container.
Check what belongs to the product
Read the product title and description together when browsing the bouquets catalogue. Look for an explicit statement about an included vase, box, basket or other container, rather than relying on the overall appearance of the photograph. A close photograph may make decorative wrapping look like a rigid vessel, while a tall vase may simply support the stems for display. If the wording does not establish what is supplied, leave the question open until you have confirmation.
The most useful enquiry identifies the exact bouquet and asks what the recipient will physically receive. Ask whether the flowers arrive as tied stems, whether any pictured vessel is included, and whether the arrangement needs transferring into water on arrival. If you are choosing between two products, check each separately because one description does not establish the contents of another. Questions can be discussed by phone on 8 (812) 507-67-05.
Wrapping, transport protection and containers serve different purposes
Bouquet wrapping holds the presentation together and protects the flowers during handling; it does not automatically provide a lasting water supply. Paper, film and decorative sleeves should not be treated as a substitute for a vase. Even if stems arrive with temporary moisture protection, the recipient still needs to know how the bouquet should be placed in water. Keep the distinction between presentation and ongoing care in mind when interpreting a product photograph.
A box or basket can form part of an arrangement, but its outer shape alone does not explain how the flowers receive water. Some arrangements use floral foam inside a liner, while others may contain a separate vessel; confirm the construction of the selected item before giving care instructions. Do not pour water straight into an unfamiliar decorative container, because it may leak or damage the surface underneath. Where floral foam is confirmed, add water slowly to the foam without flooding the container or wetting the flower heads.
Bouquets we can deliver
Prepare a suitable vase for a wrapped bouquet
If the selected bouquet requires a separate vase, prepare one before delivery when possible. Choose a clean, stable vessel with enough room for the stems to sit without being crushed together. A narrow neck can squeeze a broad bouquet, while a very wide opening may let the stems spread and change its shape. Our guide to choosing a vase shape for your bouquet explains how support and proportions affect the finished display.
Wash the vase thoroughly, rinse away detergent, and fill it with clean water before placing the stems inside. Remove leaves that would sit below the waterline and refresh the stem ends with a clean, sharp tool. If flower food is supplied, follow its packet instructions rather than estimating the amount or adding household ingredients. Keep the arrangement away from radiators, direct sunlight and ripening fruit, then check the water daily and replace it when it becomes cloudy.
Match the presentation to the recipient and the setting
For a home delivery, a wrapped bouquet is easier to manage when the recipient already has an appropriate vase. At an office, hotel or temporary address, access to a suitable vessel may be less certain, so confirm that practical point before choosing the gift. Do not assume reception staff can supply a vase or care for the flowers after accepting them. If a container is essential, establish that it is part of the selected product before placing the order.
Consider the space where the flowers will stand as well as the impression they make at the door. A broad display needs a clear surface, and a tall bouquet needs a vessel that will remain stable once filled with water. For someone recovering from illness or handling a busy day, reducing the amount of immediate unpacking can be thoughtful, provided the selected arrangement's contents are confirmed. Avoid treating a particular container as a universal sign of romance or formality; the recipient's taste and circumstances are a better guide.
Order flowers to Russia with the arrival in mind
We deliver flowers across Russia, and city delivery costs 500 RUB. For remote districts and suburbs, the operator confirms the delivery price when confirming the order. In large cities, express delivery is available in 1–2 hours after order confirmation; other options include an exact time with a margin of plus or minus 30 minutes, or the windows 09–12, 12–15, 15–18 and 18–21. You can also pre-order 1–30 days ahead, while around-the-clock delivery applies specifically to Saint Petersburg.
When ordering from another country, check the recipient's address and choose a time when they can receive and care for the flowers. Settle the container question before ordering so the recipient can have a vase ready if one is needed. Review our delivery and payment information, then check the payment options displayed at checkout, which uses CloudPayments. Acceptance of every foreign card cannot be guaranteed, so use the options shown for your checkout rather than assuming a particular card will work.
Make the handover and first hour straightforward
The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival, so plan a surprise with that contact in mind. Delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender. A card with your text is free, and signing that message is the clearest way to identify yourself if you want the recipient to know who sent the gift. Keep any essential care note brief, and base it on the confirmed presentation rather than assuming the flowers will arrive in a vase.
If the recipient is absent, we agree a second delivery the same day or, with the sender's consent, hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge. Once the flowers reach the recipient, they should check the presentation and follow any supplied care instructions before dismantling it. A wrapped bouquet needing a vase should go into water promptly, while an arrangement designed to stay in its container needs care appropriate to that construction. For future bouquets, our guide to cleaning a vase between uses explains how to remove residue before fresh stems arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Does a vase in the product photograph mean it is included?
The photograph alone does not confirm inclusion. Check the selected product description and ask us to clarify if it does not explicitly state whether the vase comes with the flowers.
Does a wrapped bouquet need a separate vase?
A wrapped bouquet generally needs a suitable vessel for ongoing care. Decorative wrapping should not be assumed to hold water, so confirm how the selected bouquet should be handled on arrival.
Should flowers in a box or basket be moved into a vase?
That depends on how the arrangement is constructed. Check the supplied care instructions or confirm whether the flowers are intended to remain in their container before removing them.
How can I check container details before sending flowers to Russia?
Identify the exact product and ask whether the pictured container is included and whether a separate vase is needed. Questions can be discussed by phone on 8 (812) 507-67-05.
Can I pay for an order from abroad?
Online checkout uses CloudPayments; check the payment options displayed there. Acceptance of every foreign card cannot be guaranteed.
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