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Abigail Double Late Tulip
"The Tulip 'Abrigail', 'Tulipa double late', is a fall planted bulb. The tender beauty of this elegant soft purple variety is unsurpassed. The gracefu... more |
Ambassador Orange Triumph Tulip
"The Tulip 'Ambassador Orange', 'Tulipa triumph', a fall planted bulb, produce striking orange flowers. Triumph Tulips are the largest and one of the ... more |
Ambassador Triumph Tulip
"The Tulip 'Ambassador', 'Tulipa triumph', a fall planted bulb, produce striking red flowers. Triumph Tulips are the largest and one of the most impor... more |
Ambassador Yellow Triumph Tulip
"The Tulip 'Ambassador Yellow', 'Tulipa triumph', a fall planted bulb, produce striking yellow flowers. Triumph Tulips are the largest and one of the ... more |
Angelique Double Late Tulip
"The Tulip 'Angelique', 'Tulipa double late', is a fall planted bulb. The tender beauty of this elegant soft pink variety is unsurpassed. The graceful... more |
Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid Tulip
"The Tulip 'Apeldoorn', 'Tulipa darwin hybrid', a fall planted bulb, is one of the most well-known tulips around the world! Its huge flowers grow on s... more |
Apeldoorn Elite Darwin Hybrid Tulip
"The Tulip 'Apeldoorn Elite', 'Tulipa darwin hybrid', is a fall planted bulb. This richly colored variety is always one of the show stoppers at flower... more |
Apeldoorn Mixed Darwin Hybrid Tulip
"The Tulip 'Apeldoorn Mixed', 'Tulipa darwin hybrid', is a fall planted bulb. This richly colored variety is always one of the show stoppers at flower... more |
Apricot Beauty Single Early Tulip
"The Tulip 'Apricot Beauty', 'Tulipa single early', a fall planted bulb, produces a very fragrant, pastel peach-colored flower. The word single implie... more |
Avignon Single Late Tulip
"The Tulip 'Avignon', 'Tulipa single late', a fall planted bulb, produces large and vibrant red-orange flowers on tall stems. Single Late Tulips finis... more |
Ballerina Lily Flowering Tulip
"The Tulip 'Ballerina', 'Tulipa lily flowering', a fall planted bulb, produces stunning orange flowers with a mild fragrance. The bottom interior of t... more |
Banja Luka Darwin Hybrid Tulip
"The Tulip ' Banja Luka', 'Tulipa darwin hybrid', is a fall planted bulb. This richly colored variety is always one of the show stoppers at flower exh... more |
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Flower Bulbs: Nature's Greatest Gift by Seth Miller
Flowers are one of nature's greatest gifts. Their scent, their colors, their shapes… everything about flowers is beautiful. A colorful, cheerful flower can brighten even the darkest day. Even more enjoyable than looking at flowers, though, is growing them. Flowers can be bought from pots and replanted. They can also be grown from clippings. However, one of the most popular ways of growing flowers is from bulbs and seeds.
Growing flowers outdoors from bulbs is simple; in fact, it is so easy that it's almost foolproof. One of the most important aspects is timing. Bulbs need to be planted about six weeks before the first frost. Bulbs must be planted in an area with good drainage and a lot of sun. Make sure the soil is loose, and then plant the bulbs about six inches in the ground. (Package directions may vary depending on type and location; when directions differ, following your package.) Try to place the bulb in the hole with the pointed end facing up. Cover the hole and water. Voila! You've planted your flower bulbs.
Flower bulbs and seeds make flower gardens accessible for everyone. They can be grown virtually anywhere. One idea is to plant them in containers. With container gardens, even apartment dwellers can enjoy the beauty of flowers. Container-grown flower bulbs and seeds also allow growers to defy nature. Flower bulbs can be planted indoors in any season and in any climate, as long as the indoor conditions are favorable for growth.
Flower bulbs are available in many varieties, such as tulips, daffodils, & gladiolus.
How to Plant Tulips by David Chandler
Quality Dutch tulip bulbs are easy to come by and fairly inexpensive to purchase. You can get them through a mail order catalo-gue or a reputable green house. It is becoming increas-ingly popular to buy flower bulbs from online nurseries. The downfall to buying bulbs online is that you cannot inspect the bulbs prior to purchase. The highest quality of bulbs, especially tulips, comes from Holland.
Tulip bulbs are best when purchased early in the plant-ing season. Only buy firm, light colored bulbs where the skin peels off easily. This will in-sure that the bulbs are disease free. Buy by species, not by color. If the bin is simply labeled "yellow bulbs", you do not know what exactly you are getting. If you are not sure when the best time to plant is, ask the greenhouse keeper about the conditions of your zone.
Spring bulbs such as tulips, need to be planted when it is cool enough to keep them from sprout-ing, but still warm enough for the roots to establish them-selves before winter sets in. Plant tulips six inches deep and cover. If you have problems with moles and other little crea-tures digging up your tulips, you may plant them as deep as eight inches. If your bulbs are still being whisked away in the dead of night, there are bulbs planting cases you can get at the greenhouse. A little known fact about planting tulips, after the initial watering in after planting, do not water your tulips again until their leaves appear.
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