Facts About Tulips:

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Tulips are among the most popular and widely grown garden flowers. Their emergence is a sign to many that winter has

passed. They have a rich history and, at one time, were prized more than gold.They are easy to plant and care for and add a beautiful accent to any spring garden

Tulip History

The tulip is the national flower of Iran and Turkey, The Tulips have a long and interesting history. Grown for many years in Turkish gardens and used on Turkish ceramics. Tulips were introduced to Europe in the mid-16th century. Tulipa, the tulip's Latin name, is the Latinized version of tulipam or tulbend, which means "turban" in Turkey and was generally used to describe the tulips' shapes.

Flower Availability and Vase Life

The best planting time varies from region to region. Plant the bulbs in December or early January. 3-7 days.

Florist Design Uses

Tulips will grow up to 2 inches after being cut and will grow

and curve towards the light, always keep this in mind when arranging. Never split the tulip stem near the head in an effort to avoid drooping, as this will only reduce nutrient uptake and thus shorten vase life.

Sun and Soil Requirements for Tulips:

Grow tulips in full sun and in a well-drained loamy soil. Use compost as a soil amendment when planting (and periodically thereafter, along with bone meal, to fertilize).

Tulip Family

Calla lily plants belong to the genus Zantedeschia family.

Tulip Best Use

Bulb beds, Container plants, Cut flowers

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. Most tulip Bulbs have four to six leaves

Tulip Flower main colours

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

Tulip Bulb Storage

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

Information Tulip Flower

- Tulip bulbs can be used instead of onions in cooking

- The tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Iran and tulip motifs feature prominently in Persian and Turkish folk arts

- Tulips are also one of the national symbols of Holland, rivalling clogs and windmills! - Symbolic flower for an 11th wedding anniversary

Diseases

Aphids may be a problem, but are easily washed off with a water spray.If you notice spindly stems and white or yellowish mottling or streaking of the foliage suspect a virus and dig up and destroy the bulb.

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