Custom Flower Box

A custom flower box is a long printed carton made to carry cut flowers or a bouquet to the recipient without crushing the stems. TBPB prints them to your stem length with no minimum order, and we beat any written quote for the same specs.

Length decides everything

Flowers are packed lengthwise, so the box has to be at least as long as the stems plus a little room for the bloom at one end. Measure the longest stem you will ship after trimming, not before. A dozen long-stem roses needs a box far longer than a hand-tied posy, and cutting the stems to fit a short box is a trade many florists do not want to make. Width and depth come next: lay out the bunch as it will sit and measure the widest bloom area, then add about 1/8 inch per side of clearance for a folding carton.

Keeping flowers alive in a closed box

Fresh flowers are a living product, so the box has to breathe and stay stable. Ventilation holes along the sides let air circulate and prevent condensation, which causes botrytis on petals. A moisture source such as a water tube or damp wrap is a florist skill, not a box feature, but the carton should hold the bunch in place so the stems do not slide and bruise. An insert with notches or a cardboard stem cradle keeps the bloom head from touching the walls.

For shipping by courier, a folding carton is not enough alone. Use a corrugated shipper, which you can see covered on our mailer boxes page, and give the flowers a stable place inside it.

A common mistake is designing for the photograph. A box that looks wonderful on a white background can be a nightmare at the packing bench if the lid takes thirty seconds to close or the cradle needs two people to load. Time one pack-out with a prototype before you order for a holiday. The fastest style is usually the best style, because Valentine week leaves no room for fiddly assembly.

Styles and materials

Most flower boxes are long folding cartons, either a lid-and-base style that opens like a gift box or a one-piece carton with a fold-over lid. Kraft board suits a natural, rustic look and white board gives a clean surface for bold print. A window in the lid shows the arrangement at the shop, but flowers dislike direct light, so use it for retail, not for shipping. Folding carton paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range is typical. If the stems are heavy or wet, ask about a coating that protects the board from moisture.

• Long lid-and-base, one-piece or fold-over styles
• Folding carton paperboard or kraft, with optional inserts
• Vent holes, stem cradles and window options
• CMYK or Pantone print, matte or gloss coating, foil stamping
• Printed interior and tissue for the reveal

Think about the flowers themselves when picking a print color. A strong red lid beside red roses fights for attention, while a deep green, charcoal or cream lets the stems carry the color. Foil in gold or copper catches the eye without competing, and a single clean logo reads better than a busy pattern.

Branding the moment of opening

The lid is the first thing a recipient sees, so the box itself becomes part of the gift. Matte coating with a single foil logo looks restrained, while a bold pattern on the inside surprises the person who opens it. Pair the carton with custom tissue paper in your colors for the stems. Our floral boxes cover related formats, such as boxes built for preserved or dried arrangements.

Send the stem length, bloom width and a quantity, even one, and we draw the dieline and quote it. If you ship across seasons with spikes like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, plan the artwork months ahead.

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