Impress your friends at the next gathering with ten tulip facts that are sure to impress. Will your friends and family be expecting this information from you? Probably not. Will it make their day better? Absolutely! Learning these fun tulip facts will even make your spring display of tulips better planned out and more vibrant! Ten Tulip Facts Tulips were…Read More
Plants that return for several years are highly sought after since they require less work long term. Hardy perennials are increasing in popularity. Gardeners know they can plant perennial plants this year and enjoy flowers for years and even decades. When it comes to planting bulbs it’s no different. Planting bulbs that are perennial means you may only have to…Read More
There is something special about old fashioned plants. Perhaps they provide a bit of nostalgia? Their long life reminds us of all they have endured. Heirloom tulips are resilient and have remained in our gardens for decades. Plant heirloom tulips to add an old fashioned touch to your garden. My favorite old-fashioned plants are peonies, lilacs, bleeding hearts, and catalpa…Read More
Tulips are some of the most recognizable flowers in the world! In the 1600s they took the world by storm and caused the first major economic bubble in the Netherlands, known as Tulip Mania. While the initial hype over tulips caused prices to skyrocket. In the current day and age tulip bulbs are affordable to all home gardeners. The best…Read More
Spring is either here or soon to be here depending on where you live. One of the biggest symbols of spring is flowers blooming in your garden and on trees, and shrubs. Tulips are one of the most recognizable flowers to bloom in spring. These fall-planted flower bulbs are generally easy to grow, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a…Read More
Congratulations! The big day it’s coming up soon, and we haven’t even congratulated you yet! If you have come to this post about using tulip bulbs as wedding favors you may be either recently engaged, the mother of a future bride or groom, a matron of honor or a wedding planner. Therefore a congratulations on planning your wedding is in…Read More
Fringed Tulips Profile: Bloomtime: Mid Spring Height: 14 – 20″ Petal Shape/Habit: Somewhat smaller than typical, frayed edges Planting Depth: 6 – 8” below soil surface Planting Spacing: 4 – 6” or in bouquets of 5 – 7 bulbs each Light Requirements: Full Sun for best blooms Hardy in Zones: 3 – 8 The first of the novelty tulips are…Read More
Profile: Bloomtime: Mid Spring Height: 18 – 30″ Petal Shape/Habit: Large, pyramid-shaped before fully open Planting Depth: 6 – 8” below soil surface Planting Spacing: 4 – 6” or in bouquets of 5 – 7 bulbs each Light Requirements: Full Sun for best blooms Hardy in Zones: 3 – 7 Perhaps the most desired and sought-after attribute of the Darwin…Read More
Profile: Bloomtime: Early Spring Height: 10 – 20″ Petal Shape/Habit: Large, cup-shaped Planting Depth: 6 – 8” below soil surface Planting Spacing: 4 – 6” or in bouquets of 5 – 7 bulbs each Light Requirements: Full Sun for best blooms Hardy in Zones: 3 – 8 Best known for their immense blooms, Fosteriana Tulips are often called Emperor Tulips.…Read More
Profile: Bloomtime: Early Spring Height: 6 – 16” Petal Shape/Habit: Somewhat pointed, often flaired Planting Depth: 6 – 8” below soil surface Planting Spacing: 4 – 6” or in bouquets of 5 – 7 bulbs each Light Requirements: Full Sun for best blooms Hardy in Zones: 3 – 8 The short habit of Kaufmanniana and Greigii tulips made them excellent…Read More
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