Abstract: A packaging apparatus for cut flowers includes an elongated body having a closed base and an upper portion with an open top that extends from the base. The base serves as a reservoir for water and supports the apparatus an upright orientation. Strips of flexible material are secured to the top of the upper portion of the body and function as handles. In operation, the apparatus is filled with water and one or more flowers. The water assists in forcing the body into a generally cylindrical shape having a flat bottom and also functions as a weight that further supports the body in its upright orientation. The cut portions of the stems of the flowers thus have the advantage of being positioned in a reservoir of water during later transportation and the upper portion provides space to safely accommodate the stem, leaves and petal portions of the flower(s).