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Downloads Click here	Origin Tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkey. In the 16th Century they were brought to Holland from Turkey, and quickly became popular. They became so wildly popular, that "Tulipmania" occurred in Holland in the 17th century. People traded tulip bulbs for literally a fortune. More on Tulipmania. Today Dutch bulbs, including tulips and daffodils, are exported around the world. They are grown in Holland in huge fields. Tulips come in a huge variety of bright colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, black, purple , orange, bi-colors, and more. There are many mixed colors to select from, too. Avid tulip growers create a work of art in planting the tulip bed. Some tulip beds are truly a masterpiece, limited only by your imagination.	Fast Facts About Tulips KINGDOM Plantae DIVISION Magnoliophyta CLASS Lilliopsida ORDER Liliales FAMILY Liliaceae GENUS Tulipa
Featured Tulip Lover I had always admired tulips whenever I see them specially in fields or in bouquets.Tulips have a charisma that makes you stare at these bulb flowers.Perhaps its the tulip's petals or its colors that made me like them or could also be their simplicity and daintyness.	Care for Tulips Tulips are classified with perennials but often need to be treated as annuals. Dig up your tulips once the foliage has died & store them in a cool dry area for replanting in the fall. Tulips need well drained soil. To improve drainage add sand and compost to your soil. Tulips enjoy full sun. Tulips make excellent cut flowers and some are quite fragrant. How Long Do They Last Good tulip care will keep your bulbs producing for many years. In practice, you’ll likely lose a few every year; one can replace tulips every 3-5 years although the small species tulips can be a bit of a nuisance as they self-sow when happy.

There are also other beautiful Bulb Flowers aside from tulips. They also grow in spring too and are as pretty as the tulip.There are other sites that talks about these bulb flowers.For more information regarding these bulb flowers visit Bulbs and More	Tips for Growing Tulips: If you are planting other bedding plants amongst tulips; it is a good idea to plant them before the bulbs, so as not to damage the bulbs with the trowel later. Sandy soil is best for Tulips (or any bulb) to increase and flower in later years. Good Drainage is essential. For best results plant bulbs in October or November. As a rule of thumb, the depth that tulips should be planted is approximately three times the length of the bulb. Tulips are very disease resistant; however can be troubled by "Tulip Fire". Stems and leaves of plants become deformed and stunted. Later they will display brown patches. If this occurs bulbs should be destroyed. Over crowded bulbs can also cause problems in your garden. If this occurs, dig up your tulips just before all the foliage has completely died down and divide by pulling smaller new bulbs from the base of the old bulb and replant them. After flowering, it is ok to deadhead your tulips but always allow the leaves to die off naturally. If you are concerned about the appearance of the fading greens, try braiding the leaves. Tulips make excellent cut flowers and usually last about a week in a vase. Don't forget to add a little suger to your water to prolong the life of your bouquet.	Want Seeds for a CHEAP PRICE?
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will celebrate 25 years this April –If you would like a copy of the official 2008 Tulip Brochure, send us an email with your mailing address to info@tulipfestival.org. A downloadable version of the official brochure will be available shortly.
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