Tips To Remember When Planting Tulip Bulbs

Nothing says spring like tulips. Planting tulip bulbs can be a beautiful and simple addition to a garden as a few guidelines are followed. If planted correctly, they can flower for up to five seasons.

Ranked the third most popular flower, the tulip is the national flower of Turkey. They have become bouquets, floral arrangements or simply make directly to a flower bed of Gardner. Netherlands exports most of the tulips in the world, but that does not mean that gardeners can not succeed in growing their own have.

Tulips are spring bloomers. They are planted in the autumn, preferably before the first frost. Tulip bulbs can be purchased through a number of suppliers, from your local nursery to mail-order seed suppliers. There are over 3000 different varieties of tulips that differ in color, height and shape. When purchasing, make sure they are firm and full. Those who may be soft and brown rot and will not thrive.

Very few tools are needed when planting tulips. A simple garden trowel will do, or more specific devices such as a bulb dibber or a bulb auger to a cordless drill are available. Tool choice will come down to the nature of the soil, quantity planted bulbs, and personal preference.

Strategic placement of the lamps first planting is important, because that is exactly where the flower bloom. The placement of the lamps in the soil at an even depth is also important because it ensures that the tulips in flower at the same height. They must be spread apart from 6 cm. Sun exposure is the key. Without the sun, they can not flourish or even grow. Plant in an area where they can get as much sun as possible, but they will grow in partial shade.

Tulips grow in any type of soil, but manure or compost sandy is recommended. The tip to remember is to ensure that the soil is well drained. When planting, it is recommended that the hole 4-6 inches deep to dig. It will depend on the variety of the tulip and as pests in the area. If pests are present, such as mice, spider mites, or aphids, they have to be more deeply planted. When the hole is dug, the tulip bulb be placed rounded down and the bottom point up to heaven. Once placed, fill in the dirt loose.

Water the newly planted bulb only when the soil is dry. Too much water will rot in the ground. This rule also applies throughout the life of the lamp. Because they are planted in the fall and grow during the rainy season, watering them regularly is necessary. Rainfall is sufficient.

Early flowering tulips bloom in April and the subsequent flowering in June. Blooms last about a month. In order for them to bloom the following year, it is best to cut flowers after the flower has begun to dull in color. Fertilizing the soil in spring and autumn will also help with flowers the following season. Some gardeners dig the bulbs after flowering and store in a cool, dry place, like a barn, and replant them in the fall.

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