As perennial bulbous plants that bloom in the spring, these plants from the genus of Tulipa, add beautiful colors to any garden. Learn how to raise your own from bulb to flower and also the common problems gardeners face by reading our articles below.
Planting tulips correctly is one of the best ways to ensure you have successful plants. Bulbs should be planted in the fall in full sun flower beds, protected from the wind. Space bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart, about plant them about 3x deeper than the height of the bulb. This usually means 3-6 inches deep in the soil with the pointy end up.
Tulip festivals are celebrated all around the world, displaying millions of the spring-blooming flowers everyone knows and loves. They are often held in cities with distinct Dutch heritage. US festivals are celebrated in Washington, Michigan, Oregon, New Jersey, Utah, New York, Iowa, and California. They can also be found in Amsterdam, Ottawa, Istanbul, Japan, India, and Australia.
Tulips have an interesting history and are full of significance. The beautiful spring flowers are often gifted to people for what the color represents. In floriography, each flower color represents an emotion or sentiment. The most commonly gifted colors are red, pink, white, yellow, orange, and purple.
Tulip problems are common, usually arising from cultural problems, diseases, or pests. Making sure bulbs are healthy before planting and planted correctly helps to prevent problems. Diseases and insects can be prevented by making sure bulbs are spaced properly and plants are properly cared for.
Understanding the different characteristics of the common tulip types will help you plant the ones right for your garden. They have different flowering times, they grow to different heights, and flowers blossom in different colors. The most common are species tulips, Fosteriana, water lily, single early, double early, Greigii, lily flowered, multi-flowering, fringed, parrot, Viridiflora, Darwin-hybrid – single late, double late, and Rembrandt.