TULIPS

(too-lips)

Tulipa

This goblet-shaped bloom of six petals is Holland's most popular flower. There are literally thousands of cultivars with various shapes and colors, including multi-color and bi-color varieties. They can be grouped into four general categories, according to the shape of the flower. Tulip

1) single tulips with rounded petals
2) double tulips with rounded petals
3) parrot tulips with fringed petals
4) lily-flowered tulips with pointed petals.

Both stem length and size of bloom vary by variety.

Available: Late winter and spring.

Care & Handling:

  • Tulips have a relatively short vase life (4-5 days). To slow down the opening of the bloom, place stems in 2" of cold preservative solution, without re-cutting stems. Consider pre-chilling water overnight or using ice chips in tap water to bring water temperature down.
  • Tulips are phototropic and will quickly curve toward any available light source.
  • Tulips are heavy drinkers! Check your water level and replenish with preservative solution daily.


Design Suggestions:

  • One or several stems of tulips can make a dramatic statement in a vase.
  • Choose a vase that measures about 2/3 the depth of the tulips stems so they will have plenty of water and you will have better control over the placement of the stems.
  • Use as feature flowers in designs.
  • These flowers look beautiful cracking or open in arrangements. Note that tulips continue to grow the first 24 hours they are in water.
  • If necessary for the line of the arrangement, wire tulips to control flowers from curving toward the light.
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