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TULIP Facts |
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COLORS |
Countless colors in solids and bicolors |
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LIGHT |
Full sun to partial shade |
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SOIL |
Well drained |
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WATER |
During dry periods only. Overwatering may cause rotting. |
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pH |
Slightly acid to neutral |
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HARDINESS |
Will not dependably bloom after 2-3 years |
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USES |
Beds, borders, rock gardens, containers, and as cut flowers |
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TIP |
Do not remove leaves following flowering. Allow to die down naturally.
Mix some organic matter (such as peat moss) into the soil when planting to improve drainage. |
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TULIPS |
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A widespread misconception is that tulips are native to The Netherlands. Actually, they were developed in Turkey, and the Dutch did not receive their first tulip bulbs until 1571. The Dutch embellished and developed tulips since then, and they are now among the world's most popular flowers. Tulips are noted for their broad leaves and multi-petals of red, orange, yellow, purple, pink and white. Tulips can flower as early as March or as late as June, depending on the type and climate, and grow as tall as 36 inches. They add a vibrant, exhilarating touch to any garden. |
Tulips add a vibrant, exhilarating touch to any garden. |
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FERTILIZING TULIPS |
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Tulips do well in the sun but will grow and bloom in partial shade. Plant in mid-fall in a well-drained, sandy loam. If planting in a bed, work plenty of organic matter into it. Mix VigoroŽ Bone Meal into the soil and plant the tulips at least 6 inches deep. Consider planting them in wire cages if rodents damage the bulbs. Plant your tulips close together to maximize the impact of their colors in bloom.
Remember when growing tulips that the plant's strap-like leaves remain long after the blooms have gone, and their appearance worsens as they get browner and browner. One way around that is to plant tulips in more compact settings, deliberately hiding their leaves by bushy annuals, perennials or ground covers. Another solution is to plant tulips far enough away from view that only their stand of colors can be seen. Another alternative is to treat tulip like annuals and eliminate the leaves after blooms die.
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