Tulips

Tulips come from one of the bulb flowering plants. They are used and recognized in different parts of the world. Tulips usually blossom every spring. In order to grow them healthy during the spring time, one must remember to plant them in the fall. Tulips are one of the oldest flowers cultivated in different parts of the world. There are many varieties and colors. With this, people are given the chance to let it bloom at different times with regard to the tulip's colors. One must ensure the growth of the tulips at the season it must be available with.
It was said that tulips have originated from Netherlands. This country is most associated with the flower but no one knows how the planting started there. There are others which researched and found out that tulips originated from the central Asia during the time of the Persian Empire. The first tulip was reported back in the 16th century. Tulips became very popular in the 17th century. It was even used as a currency by people in that time due to its popularity.
There are 150 different types of tulips. They are grouped in 15 classifications in terms of groups when they bloom and the type of flower they carry. Here are some types of tulips that are widely known in the world as of today's time.

• Double early tulips have more number of petals than regular tulips.
• Darwin Hybrid is one of the tulips that possess long stem length.
• Single early tulips are the first one that blooms. They usually bloom during the spring period.
• Lily-flowered tulips possess the characteristics of having their petals thin and pointy.
• Double late tulips grow at a slow pace. They are called by the name due to its long bloom time.
• Kaufmanniana is best placed under a full sun. In this way, its health and growth are consistently checked.
• Fosteriana have pointy petals as well.
• Fringed tulips may come in different colors. They have fringed edges.
• Viridiflora tulips may have green parts in the petals.
• Wild tulips are known to have short length. They are treasured as short-stemmed tulip.
• Parrot tulips have large flowers and consist of twisted petals.

Tulips are usually seen in southern Europe. They can also be seen in North Africa and some parts of Asia. They grow in bulbs. They are also considered as perennials. Tulips may grow from four to 27 inches in height. Among the tulip varieties may come in two to twelve leaves. They petals of the tulip flowers are usually six in number and cupped in shapes.
Planting dates of tulips must be in the late summer or early fall. The soil should be well drained. The climate, on the other hand, dictates the tulips hole height for planting. During the hot periods, the tulips are recommended to be planted as deep as 12 inches. This is to protect the bulbs from the hot weather. They bulbs will be dug up after the hot season.

Here are some tips in growing or planting tulips. They are easy to grow given responsible caring from time to time.

• Select the variety of tulip that usually blooms in your area. In this way, you are sure that the variety of tulip grows well in the environment condition in your area. Local adaptation is important with regard to the bloom time of the tulip.
• One must remember that hybrid tulips are beautiful during the first year of its blossom. However, at the second year of blossoming, hybrid tulips tend to go in smaller size. In the later years, third for example, there are no flowers to be seen. Thus, you should make sure to expect the right size of flowers when planting them.
• High quality tulips come from healthy tulip plants. They must come free from bruises and soft spots. These tulips come from local plant nurseries and mail to order websites and addresses. High quality plants come from areas which grow them naturally and given the care they need.
• There are some tulips which need prior chilling. Some bulbs need to be chilled for almost eight to ten weeks before planning. This is done by placing them in a paper bad and keeping them in a chiller. With this, the bulbs will be cold and trigger their performance to the best they can be.  There are some suppliers which already sell chilled tulips. These pre-chilled bulbs are ready to be planted.
• Tulips must be treated every year. Annual check-up is needed due to climate changes that occur. They need to be chilled at some times such as the time after fall. This is due to the reason that it loses the ability to re-bloom if not taken out from the soil during this time.
• Select a planting location which may give a great amount of sunlight to the tulip. This allows good drainage. Another thing to remember is to place at least an inch of compost before planting it. This will make your tulip plant remain healthy throughout the season. Water the tulip regularly and provide a nice place where it can grow without restrictions.
• The bulbs must be separated at four to six inches. This allows them to not create clutter among the space utilized by one another. The holes must be at least three to four times as deep as the bulb is wide. Most tulips come in two inches. With this, it must be planted at around six to eight inches deep.
• One can put rock phosphate to the bottom of the hole. Mixing it thoroughly into the soil is suggested. Avoid bulb fertilizers which have meat bones because it can attract animals such as squirrels and critters. The tulip bulb must be placed in a hole pointed up with its roots side down. The base of the bulb should rest in a firm manner on the bottom of the hole to prevent it from sliding down.