Tulips are stiff-stemmed flowers with colorful petals that bloom between early spring and early summer. Tulips are a type of flower that is native to the foothills of the Himalayas and the eastern part of Turkey. These types of plants grow in those areas where there is a dry and warm summer and cold winters.
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They are flowers that are simple to grow, although, if you want to know how to plant tulips, in this article you will be able to receive all the information you may need for it.
Tulips belong to the Lily family, with approximately 5,000 species around the world, divided into 15 sections based on the characteristics of each flower. Its flowers can be single or double, appearing in different forms. Before starting to plant one of these flowers, you must choose the type that interests you, as well as its flowering time and the place where you are going to plant it.
Keep in mind that there is a wide variety of sizes and colors, although these mainly vary between yellow and reddish tones.
Care for planting tulips
With the beginning of the first there are many flowers that offer great beauty for the garden, one of them being tulips, which can be seen in all gardens, parks and flower shops. However, like any other flower, they need a series of general care, such as the following:
- It must be paid annually to promote its growth.
- After flowering they must be cut.
- Before removing its golden foliage it should be allowed to last for about 6 weeks after the bloom has died.
- Use cool, fresh water to water them. You should water them at least once a week and when the soil is dry.
- Locate the tulips in places where they are properly protected from strong winds.
- They should be fertilized in the fall and early spring.
Instructions for planting tulips
- First of all, you must proceed to buy tulip bulbs, which you can find at any garden store or nursery. Try to look for bulbs that are firm to the touch and do not have any type of defect such as stains, cuts or mold. Choose bulbs based on the variety of tulips desired.
- Choose when you want to plant the tulip bulbs, being suitable that you plant them at the end of autumn, before the first frosts of winter begin to arrive. During the winter they will be in a dormant phase before they start to grow and bloom during the spring. The perfect time for planting will depend on the climate of the area where you are.
- Next you must choose an area to plant the tulips in your garden. To do this you must select a place where there is a sufficient amount of sunlight. The bulbs must be planted leaving a space of about 10 centimeters between them, so select a place with appropriate dimensions for it.
- Once you have decided on the place where you are going to plant, you must start preparing the land. To do this digs the earth to a depth of about 20-25 centimeters. Remember that these flowers require good drainage.
- When you have the soil prepared, it is time to plant the tulip bulbs. As we have already told you, you should plant them at a depth of about 20 cm from their base. The larger the bulb, the deeper the hole should be dug.
- If you have already planted them, you reach another important step, which is to protect your plants from their possible enemies, including rodents. If there are problems with mice or other rodents in your area, you should place some type of repellent, such as cat litter, gravel or holly leaves, which you can place inside each hole in which you plant a bulb.
- From that moment you must water the area with abundant water and do not water the bulbs again until the leaves of the plant begin to grow. The first watering should be abundant.
- To finish the process you must cover the bed of tulips with straw to keep the soil cool.
Beyond planting them directly in your garden, you should keep in mind that you can plant and grow tulips in pots, following a process similar to the previous one but adapted to this space.
What do you need to plant tulips?
- tulip seeds
- Land.
- Toilet.
- Light.
Tips for planting tulips
- You must sow the tulip bulbs in autumn, that is, between the months of September and December.
- Look for sowing to take place in areas where there is good drainage.
- Choose a site that can get full morning or afternoon sunlight, as shaded plants will not grow well.
- Plant the bulbs in groups of ten if you are placing them as a border in a space in your garden, leaving at least 10 centimeters of separation between each one of them.
- Do not water excessively, as this could end up causing the appearance of fungi and diseases that lead to rotting of the bulbs.
- They are a type of plant that does not like excessive moisture, so the soil must be well drained.
- You should not plant them near Daffodils. These affect the life of the tulip, since they emit a substance that causes them to wither.
