Tulips are among the oldest cultivated spring-flowering bulbs worldwide. There are quite a number of varying colors of tulips. The colored tulips are as a result of centuries of cross-breeding. The flowers can be available throughout all the seasons because they usually bloom at different times and are therefore planted at different times. Tulip bouquets usually look very elegant.
Tulips are largely associated with the Netherlands. However, the flowers have their origin in central Asia. They were first recognized in Europe in the 1500s, but it was not clear how this happened. Tulips gained so much fame in the 1600s and actually got to be used as currency at some point.
There exist over 150 varying types of tulips. Depending on the type of flower and the time of their blooming, tulips are grouped into 15 different classifications. The first ones to bloom are the Single Early tulips and this usually happens in the spring. They have a single flower and a stem. The Double Early tulips on the other hand have multiple petals. One of the tallest tulips is known as the Darwin Hybrid tulip.
Single Late tulips are singular flowers and usually bloom later in the season. The other type of tulips is a hybrid of both the early and the late singles and is referred to as Triumph tulips. Fringed tulips have fringed edges and exist in a wide range of colors. Parrot tulips are another beautiful tulip type that has petals that are twisted and large flowers. The Viridiflora tulip type has partially green petals while the Lily-flowered tulips’ petals are thin and pointed. The other types of tulips are Kaufmanniana, Griegy and Fosteriana which also have petals that are pointed.
Tulips are considered as perennial plants and are usually grown from bulbs. They can grow to a height of between 4 and 27 inches, depending on the variety. They can grow well in early summer if they are able to get long and cool springs. Tulips can also be grown in containers and moved inside whenever necessary. A single flower can have at least two to twelve leaves. The tulip is takes the shape of a cup and normally has six petals, making perfect tulip bouquets.
The best time to plant tulips is in the late summer or during early fall. The soil should always be well drained before planting. The flowers should be planted at least 12 inches deep if they are being planted in hot climate. This enables protection of the bulbs which are delicate from the hot sun. The bulbs can be divided in order to make more plants in September when re-planting of the flowers is taking place. The tulips will have longer stems and larger flowers if they are watered well immediately after planting.
Tulips are largely associated with the Netherlands. However, the flowers have their origin in central Asia. They were first recognized in Europe in the 1500s, but it was not clear how this happened. Tulips gained so much fame in the 1600s and actually got to be used as currency at some point.
There exist over 150 varying types of tulips. Depending on the type of flower and the time of their blooming, tulips are grouped into 15 different classifications. The first ones to bloom are the Single Early tulips and this usually happens in the spring. They have a single flower and a stem. The Double Early tulips on the other hand have multiple petals. One of the tallest tulips is known as the Darwin Hybrid tulip.
Single Late tulips are singular flowers and usually bloom later in the season. The other type of tulips is a hybrid of both the early and the late singles and is referred to as Triumph tulips. Fringed tulips have fringed edges and exist in a wide range of colors. Parrot tulips are another beautiful tulip type that has petals that are twisted and large flowers. The Viridiflora tulip type has partially green petals while the Lily-flowered tulips’ petals are thin and pointed. The other types of tulips are Kaufmanniana, Griegy and Fosteriana which also have petals that are pointed.
Tulips are considered as perennial plants and are usually grown from bulbs. They can grow to a height of between 4 and 27 inches, depending on the variety. They can grow well in early summer if they are able to get long and cool springs. Tulips can also be grown in containers and moved inside whenever necessary. A single flower can have at least two to twelve leaves. The tulip is takes the shape of a cup and normally has six petals, making perfect tulip bouquets.
The best time to plant tulips is in the late summer or during early fall. The soil should always be well drained before planting. The flowers should be planted at least 12 inches deep if they are being planted in hot climate. This enables protection of the bulbs which are delicate from the hot sun. The bulbs can be divided in order to make more plants in September when re-planting of the flowers is taking place. The tulips will have longer stems and larger flowers if they are watered well immediately after planting.