Tulip Bulbs - The Springboard to Bountiful Beauty.....
The Seed of the Most avid gardeners or flower aficionados
would agree that no other flower signals the arrival of
spring in a brighter or aesthetically pleasing way than tulips! These
gorgeous flowers are easy to grow and care for, and come
in a large variety of beautiful colors and mixed-color combinations
as well. See The Mystery
of the Black Tulip. When tulip
bulbs planted in the fall, a dedicated tulip grower
can turn drab flowerbed into a dazzling explosion of colorful
spring blooms. By strategically planting a healthy profusion
of carefully selected and properly cultivated tulip bulbs,
one can transform their garden into an eye-catching botanical
masterpiece!
Tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkey. They were
brought over to Holland from Turkey in the 16th century
where they quickly became popular. So popular, in fact,
that in the early seventeenth century, tulips became
one of the most sought after luxury items in Europe!
Today, Dutch tulip bulbs are exported around the world,
and have become very popular since they are so elegant
and easy to grow. The
Mystery of the Black Tulip. Tulip growers can be
found all over, especially in the United States and
Holland.
The history
of tulips is long and storied. They are native
to Central Asia and Turkey. Tulip bulbs were first
brought over to Holland from Turkey in the 16th century
where they quickly became popular. So popular, in fact,
that in the early seventeenth century, tulips became
one of the most sought after luxury items in Europe!
Today, Dutch tulip bulbs are exported around the world,
and have become very popular since they are so elegant
and easy to grow. Read about The
Mystery of the Black Tulip. Tulip growers can be found all over, especially
in the United States and Holland.
There are many wonderful varieties and types of tulips to choose from, and we provide tips on tulip care, how to buy tulip bulbs (hint: the bigger the circumference, the bigger the bloom!), the best times during the year for tulip planting, information on proper cultivation techniques, the history of these beautiful flowers, and much, much more! Whether growing on a small farm or in a simple garden, feel free to spend some time with us; you may pick up some gardening secrets, learn about the many different varieties and types of specialty bulbs that are available, and maybe even connect with growers and collectors near you and around the world.
