How they grow and what you need to know

Basic facts: Tulipa 

Areas: hardiness 3-8 

They are a perennial, so if cared for

properly will come back but are often

grown as perennials. 

planting:

When you get them plant them! They

 must be planted in the fall 6-8 weeks 

prior to frost 8 in down 4-6 in part.

They prefer sandy soil, and they will

meet their end if over watered by 

your hand or by mother natures, and 

should only be water during a dry spell

plant them pointed end up, and a water

 is needed to allow for initial growth.

Care:

Water during dry spell.Compost annually

Deadhead after flowering 

When foliage is yellow, 6 weeks, remove it.

Dig up annually, unless not needed.

Use only the largest bulbs when replanting

The smaller offspring can be grown larger.

Best Bulbs:

It depends on where you are 

but its important to pick a well

respected variety. They come
in a verity of beautiful colors.
enjoy and dig in and enjoy
learning and loving about these
wonderful flowers

Thanks for reading

The Tulip Guy;
C.R