Spring Tulips

The designers are true artists, creating an elegant informality with the freeform curves of the perfectly planted beds. In addition, I had the privilege of spending some time with master gardener Andre Beijk.

Some of the more unusual plants that bloomed in my garden this year were just new to me. A few, however, are new to the market too. For instance, my favorite tulip this spring was a recently introduced double Japanese type called 'Akebono'.I loved everything...

It is an exquisite display of natural beauty combined with human artistry. The multitude of colors coupled with the wonderful fragrances makes this a not-to-be-missed stop on any tour of the low countries in the spring.

If left the plant will send wasted energy and nutrients to the head to produce seeds. Because of this quality they are called perennials, a flower that will come back year after year.

Whether spring comes early or late, tulips will fill the beds by then, and the weather turns sunny and mild.During the first week of the season, I saw more tulip leaves than blooms in the outdoor beds, but that didn't mean I was deprived of flowers.

Use pots at least 6 inches deep with drainage holes for tulips, to accommodate their roots and keep them from sitting in water.Fill the pots halfway with quick-draining potting soil, and set the tulip bulbs on the soil with their noses pointing up.

Everybody watches the weather and waits for the first crocus blooms. An organic fertilizer is added to give the forced blooms an extra boost. For more about the garden during its public season, seeKeukenhof is open to the public, the gardeners don't simply...

Set bulbs 8 inches deep with at least 4 inches of soil above bulbs to protect them from dehydration as the ground freezes.The Chicago Botanic Garden recommends sprinkling 5-10-5 granular fertilizer on the surface after backfilling with soil.

Others such as tulips often fade quickly in the home garden. Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. Use plant selections whose emerging foliage blocks your view of yellowing bulb tops.

Warm-season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash and melons can suffer greatly, if air temperatures drop below 50 degrees, unless you've protected the transplants with cloches or some other plant-protection device.A special word of caution...

Cover them back up with the soil.Lay a two inch layer of mulch over the soil when you plant to prevent any weeds. You can still plant tulips in Florida by following some specific instructions.Take some special steps to plant tulips in Florida.Buy the...

Alternatively, place potted bulbs in a dark room for eight to 16 weeks, maintaining temperatures of 32 to 50 F. If you're choosing tulips to force indoors, select shorter varieties such as Tulipa humilis, which tend to force more easily, according to...

If your dog likes to dig in your garden, fence off the area where you plant tulip bulbs so it cannot pull them out of the soil and eat them. While these pretty flowers add beautiful splashes of color to your landscaping, they can be hazardous to any dogs...

However, the tulips sold in pots during the winter are often not labeled as to type. If the leaves are still green, wait until they turn brown and remove them. Keep plants inside, preferably in a south- or east-facing window, at normal room temperature.

SHIPS IN FALL Apricot Beauty Tulips are the ultimate tulips for spring color! The unique soft apricot color will have everybody talking about these Triumph Tulips. Planted in groups, they create a dazzling effect in the garden and it's no wonder why they...

These types of streaked, striped and splashed colored Tulips were the Tulips that created Holland's famous Tulipomania! SHIPS IN FALL The Rembrandt Tulip has Bright blooms that look as though the Dutch Master himself painted them.

Snow Peak Darwin Tulips are ideal for bouquets. SHIPS IN FALL Snow Peak Darwin Tulips are a pure crystal white that will highlight your landscape and add contrast to other tulips. Huge and hardy flowers stand on tall stems.

Grows 16-18" tall. SHIPS IN FALL A real jewel of a tulip, Joint Devision has bright orange flowers with a contrasting golden fringe. The durable flowers are very long lasting in the mid to late spring garden, and make great additions to arrangements.

SHIPS IN FALL Queen of the Night is the perfect name for this stunning tulip because its color is such a deep, dark, velvety maroon that it looks black in some kinds of light. These tulips grow 22 to 30 inches tall and bloom in May.

SHIPS IN FALL Golden yellow with bursts of red flames. Grows 16-18" tall.

SHIPS IN FALL Meridas deep wine red flowers are a striking addition to the spring garden and are long lasting in bouquets as well. Grows 16-18" tall.

1 collection = 15 bulbs (5 early, 5 midseason, 5 late) 2 collection = 30 bulbs (10 early, 10 midseason, 10 late) 3 collection = 45 bulbs (15 early, 15 midseason, 15 late) SHIPS IN FALL Enjoy this new rainbow mix of early, middle, and late season tulips...

A bright red Darwin Hybrid tulip! Apeldoorn red tulip is a Darwin Hybrids that offer big, beautiful blooms that stand out in spring gardens. Flowers can reach 6 inches in diameter when fully open! Because of their long stems, lovely pyramid shape, and...

SHIPS IN FALL Brilliant red Darwin Hybrid Tulips are the backbone of any spring garden! Exceptionally long-lasting blooms are a spring delight. The Red Apeldoorn Tulip is one of the finest perennial tulips available.

Orange Emperor Tulips will add an extra special touch to your spring displays. Just as it's name implies, the Orange Emperor Tulip is a majestic orange beauty that is a smashing addition to your spring landscape.

Grows 12-16" tall. SHIPS IN FALL Unique purple patterns on every bloom. Weather resistant and sturdy.

As the flower matures, the streaks and broad strokes of golds, oranges, and yellows change so each bloom appears a little different from its neighbor. This large vibrant Double Late Tulip puts on a big time show at the end of the season when most other...