Tulip Flowers

The name "tulip" is derived from the Persian word "turban," which the inverted flower resembles. Tulips make a more effective display when planted in masses of one variety and color. Tulip vary in color, form, height and general characterare. Tulips prefer a sandy, well-drained soil. Tulip plants grows 10-70 cm tall. Tulips can be grown in either of two ways: through offsets or seed. The genus Tulipa consists of about 100 species.

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Tulip History

Tulip bulbs have been in cultivation for 4000 years.

Tulip Family

Calla lily plants belong to the genus Zantedeschia family.

Tulip Culture

Full Sun, Require a cold winter season to grow successfully.

Tulip Best Use

Bulb beds, Container plants, Cut flowers

Tulip Planting Period

The best planting time varies from region to region. Plant the bulbs in December or early January.

Tulip Bulb Depth in Soil at the Time of Planting

They should be planted deep (six, seven or eight inches, rather than the usual four or five),in a medium-light loam soil with some humus and sand in it.

Tulip Plant Hight

1. Short (less than 8 inches)
2. Medium (8 to 18 inches)
3. Tall (greater than 18 inches)

Tulip Bloom Season

Early, mid, and late season flowering.

Tulip Flower main colours

Tulip main colors are yellow, red, orange, pink, purple, and white.

Foliage but no Flowers

Planting bulbs too soon or storing bulbs in hot conditions can kill the flower inside the bulb, and it won’t bloom ever.

Tulip Bulb Storage

Refrigerate them for 6-8 weeks at 40 to 45 degrees F.