| Overview |
Tulips are bulbs that produce a wide variety
of colorful flowers in April
and May. They
come in a large range of sizes
from 8 to
36 inches and can be used in
flower borders
or containers. Tulips are also
beautiful
as cut flowers for arrangements.
Although
some will come back year after
year, many
gardeners treat them as annuals,
digging
them up after they have bloomed
to make way
for other annuals that last all
summer. Tulips
do best when planted in full
sun and well
drained soil. The following should
be considered
when buying tulips bulbs:
- Decide what color will look best in the spot
to be planted. Bright colors such as red
or yellow will stand out in the spring landscape;
white will shine at night.
- Each bulb usually produces one flower. You
will need 6 to 8 bulbs per square foot for
an attractive display.
- Make sure all bulbs are dry and firm. Discard
any that feel mushy.
- Note whether the tulip type is an early,
mid or late season bloomer.
- Plant tulips in the fall before the ground
freezes. Dig the holes 6 to 8 inches deep.
Remember that tulips are also attractive
to wildlife. Spray the bulbs with rodent repellent to protect them from squirrels and chipmunks. |
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