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Simple Tips To Keep Your Tulips Looking Gorgeous

By: Hugo Bolzonello

Did you know that tulips didn't originate in Holland even though they celebrate the tulip festival? Tulips actually came from Turkey. Tulip means turban in the Turkish language. Despite the misconception of where tulips came from they are one of the most popular, beautiful flowers today.

Although tulips are technically considered to be perennials by the experts, it is perhaps best to think of them as annuals given the year around nature of their care and blooming cycle. It is in late October or perhaps even early November when green thumbers should plan on planting their bulbs into the soil.

What type of soil is best for tulip bulbs? Sandy soil is the best option. Sandy soil helps with drainage from the tulip. Verify that you use a planter properly otherwise your tulips might not drain. If tulips don't drain properly then they can rot more easily.

What can you do if you don't have sandy soil where you live? You can remedy this situation by adding sand and some compost to your soil. Just verify that the soil is sandy and dry. These conditions need to be present when digging and planting bulbs.

There is no specific depth that the experts recommend you plant a tulip. This is due in large part to the fact that tulip bulbs come in a wide variety of sizes. For a rough idea of how deep to plant the bulbs, measure the length. Then, multiply that length by three and plant the bulbs at that depth. Although not an ideal solution, this rough idea will net you more tulips in the springtime than simply planting your bulbs at a uniform depth.

Tulips are generally not known as disease prone flowers but they are vulnerable just like any other. "Tulip Fire" is a condition that afflicts tulips more often than anything else. When this occurs, you will notice that the stems and leaves appear stunted and somewhat deformed. As the season progresses, you will notices that brown patches will appear on these same stunted and deformed leaves and stems. The only solution when this occurs is to destroy the tulips completely and start over.

If you don't want to buy new bulbs every year you can dig up the tulip bulbs each season. Make sure that you keep them in a cool, dry place until you can plant them again. They can rot even when they are not in the ground. Therefore, proper storage is of the utmost importance. You should dig up your bulbs when the leaves and foliage are completely dry.

Of course the reason anyone plants to tulips is to enjoy their spectacular colors and aroma. After cutting tulips for display, try adding a little sugar to the water so that they last longer in the vase. They will look good for about a week that way. But, even if you just enjoy their beauty in their natural setting, tulips are great flowers to brighten up our yards, homes, and lives.

Article Source: http://www.essentialgardenguide.com/gardening-articles

Hugo Bolzonello runs a very interesting website at US Tulips, visit there today for the latest Tulips advice, and while you're there sign up for the free newsletter. Read many more interesting articles on Tulips at: www.ustulips.com/articles
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