Tulips
They may be finicky in their care, but tulip bulbs are commonly grown in gardens. Due to their picky nature, not many people can keep their tulips blooming for more than a few years. That being said, with the right tulip care, it is possible to successfully grow tulips year after year. Use the following tulip growing tips to enjoy these spring flowering bulbs.
Tulips
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Tulip Experts Reveal The Top 7 Planting Mistakes Gardeners Make – And How To Fix Them
We reached out to experts to discover where most gardeners go wrong when planting tulips – read on to discover the common mistakes to avoid.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Lily Flowered Tulip Info: Growing Tulips With Lily-Like Blooms
Tulips can vary greatly in not only color, but also size, form and bloom time. For instance, if you want a later blooming tulip, try growing some lily flowered tulip varieties. As the name suggests, they are tulips with lily-like blooms. Learn more about them here.
By Amy Grant
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Multi-Headed Tulips Varieties – Learn About Multi-Headed Tulip Flowers
What are multi-headed tulips? These flowers give you more value for your dollar and produce a bouquet from just a single bulb. Choose from dozens of multi-headed tulip varieties and spice up your spring color display. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Greigii Tulip Flowers – Growing Greigii Tulips In The Garden
Greigii tulips bulbs come from a species native to Turkestan. Greigii tulip varieties offer blooms in vivid shades, like bright reds and yellows. If you are interested in growing Greigii tulips, click on the following article for additional information.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Fringed Tulips: Fringed Tulip Information And Care
Fringed tulip flowers have a distinct fringed area on the tips of their petals. This makes the plants very ornamental. If you think fringed tulip varieties would be nice in your garden, then this article should provide enough fringed tulip information to get you on your way.
By Teo Spengler
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Fosteriana Tulip Plants: Varieties Of Emperor Fosteriana Tulips
Fosteriana tulip plants are one of the biggest of the bulbs, probably the best known are the Emperor Fosteriana tulips. With massive blooms and elegant elongated form, these bulbs pack a punch in the garden. Learn how to grow Fosteriana tulips in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Yellow Tulip Leaves: What To Do For Yellowing Leaves On Tulips
Don't panic if you notice that your tulip leaves are going yellow. Yellowing leaves on tulips are a perfectly healthy part of the tulip's natural lifecycle. Learn more about yellowing leaves on tulips in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Warm Weather And Tulips: How To Grow Tulips In Warm Climates
It's possible to grow tulip bulbs in warm climates, but you have to implement a little strategy to "trick" the bulbs. But it is a one-shot deal. The bulbs won't generally rebloom the following year. Click here to learn about growing tulips in warm weather.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Do Deer Eat Tulips: Tips On Protecting Tulips From Deer
One of the plants that deer seem to think is candy is the lovely spring tulip. Protecting tulips from deer can be hard, so let's traverse some myths and facts together to keep deer from eating our tulips. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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History Of Tulip Bulbs: The Story Behind Tulip Mania
By Tonya Barnett
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Species Tulip Information – How To Grow Varieties Of Species Tulips
Most gardeners are familiar with the typical hybrid tulips. However, you may be unfamiliar with species tulips. These unique flowers are smaller, grow in rocky soils, and can actually naturalize in your garden under the right conditions. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Triumph Tulip Care Guide: Tips For Planting Triumph Tulips
One of the largest groups of tulip varieties, the Triumph tulip, is a classic. It is sturdy and great for cutting but also creates beautiful borders and clumps in spring flower beds and comes in a wide range of colors. Learn more about them in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Cottage Tulip Flowers – Learn About Single Late Tulip Varieties
What are single late tulips? These late spring flowers are also known as Darwin or cottage tulips and come in a range of colors from white to black and the rainbow in between. Click this article for tips on growing and cottage tulip care.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Woodland Tulip Plants – How To Grow Woodland Tulips In The Garden
What are woodland tulips? These are 16th century heirloom plants with bright yellow flowers perfect for wildflower meadows as well as garden beds. For information about growing woodland tulips, including tips on woodland tulip care, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Viridiflora Tulip Info: How To Plant Viridiflora Tulips
Watching spring tulips bloom is the ultimate reward for planting bulbs in the fall. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, try viridiflora tulip. By growing viridiflora tulips, you’ll have a unique spring flower no one else may have. Click here for more info.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Kaufmanniana Plant Info: Tips For Growing Water Lily Tulips
Kaufman tulips flowers return every year and look stunning in naturalized settings with crocus and daffodils. The following article provides more Kaufmanniana plant info, including tips on growing Kaufmanniana tulip plants in the garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Watering Tulip Bulbs: How Much Water Do Tulip Bulbs Need
Tulips are one of the easiest flowers you can choose to grow. Plant your bulbs in autumn and forget about them. One easy mistake that can jeopardize your bulbs, however, is improper watering. So how much water do tulips need? Learn more here.
By Liz Baessler