Floral Tape Guide: How to Use Flower Tape for Beautiful Bouquets

What Is Floral Tape?

Floral tape, also called flower tape, is a self-adhesive, stretchable paper tape used to wrap stems and secure rose wires.
When slightly stretched, its wax coating becomes tacky, allowing the tape to stick to itself without leaving residue.

It’s one of the essential tools in professional floral design. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) describes floral tape as a key material for shaping and stabilizing bouquet structures.

Huayi’s flower tape rolls are made from flexible, durable paper—ideal for both fresh and artificial flower arrangements.

Common Types

• Paper bouquet tape (standard type for bouquets)

• Waterproof flower tape (for wet stems)

• Fabric floral tape (for decorative wrapping)

When and Why to Use Floral Tape

As The Spruce Crafts notes, floral tape is a must-have for every florist. It helps you:

• Bind multiple stems neatly together

• Cover exposed floral wire for a clean, natural finish

• Secure corsages, boutonnieres, or wreaths

• Reinforce bouquet handles before adding ribbons or paper wrapping

💡 Pro Tip: Always stretch the flower tape slightly—it activates the adhesive for stronger hold.

Step-by-Step: How to Use Tape

1. Prepare stems – Trim off extra leaves or thorns.

2. Stretch the tape – Pull gently until you feel light resistance.

3. Wrap in a spiral – Start from the top and move downward, overlapping each turn.

4. Seal the end – Press firmly so the tape sticks to itself.

You can also refer to Martha Stewart’s floral arranging tips for visual wrapping techniques.

Combine Floral Tape with Bouquet Wrapping Paper

After securing stems with flower tape, elevate your bouquet by adding bouquet wrapping paper.

Pairing Korean-style wrapping paper or tissue paper with bouquet tape creates an elegant, layered presentation.

How they work together:

• Flower tape keeps the structure firm and tidy.

• Wrapping paper adds texture and color.

• Ribbon completes the professional finish.

💐 Example: Wrap stems with green floral tape, layer with white tissue paper, and tie with a satin ribbon for a soft, modern look.

Choosing the Right Bouquet Tape

Huayi offers wholesale floral tapes in multiple colors and sizes:

• Colors: Green, brown, white, gold, silver

• Width: 12mm / 18mm / 25mm

• Length: 27–30m per roll

For color pairing inspiration, see Wikipedia’s floral design overview.

Related Products

• Floral Wrapping Paper

• Ribbon Rolls

• Transparent Flower Bags

Why Choose Huayi Floral Tape

• Excellent adhesion, even in humid conditions

• Soft texture and easy tear by hand

• Matches any floral wrapping style

• Available for wholesale and custom packaging

Huayi provides a full line of bouquet packaging materials—from flower tape to wrapping paper and ribbons—helping florists build professional bouquets with ease.

Final Thoughts

Flower tape may be a small tool, but it’s vital to creating strong and beautiful bouquets.
Combined with high-quality bouquet wrapping paper, it brings structure, color, and elegance together.

Learn more flower design ideas at the Royal Horticultural Society,
and explore premium floral supplies at HuayiWraps.com.