1. All about theTulip Stem When to Plant Tulips History of Tulip End Types of Tulips How to Plant Tulips

2. History of Tulip The Tulip was originally a wild flower, growing in Central Asia. It was first cultivated by the Turks as early as 1000 AD introduced in Western Europe and the Netherlands in the 17th century by Carolus Clusius Back

3. Types of Tulips Single Earlies Cottage Tulips Lily-Flowered Tulips Parrots Back

4. When to Plant Tulips Back Tulips must be planted in the late fall or in early winter Tulips require a period of cold while they're dormant and resting between shows

5. How to Plant Tulips Back Select tulip varieties and types by flower color. Purchase high-quality bulbs, free of bruises or soft spots. Chill the bulbs, if necessary (some come prechilled), by placing them in a paper bag and keeping them in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks. Select a sunny planting location. Prepare the soil, if necessary, by incorporating ample organic matter. Dig holes 2 1/2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb is wide, usually about 4 to 6 inches deep. Add bulb fertilizer to the bottom of the hole. Place the tulip bulb in the hole, pointed side up, root side down. Water the bulbs thoroughly.