{"title":"Tulips","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all love tulips! Can we grow them as perennials in warm weather climates? Yes! Can we force bloom annual tulips and enjoy them in the spring? Yes!  Are ALL tulips perennials in warm climates? No.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe truth is, most folks think of the Darwin hybrid tulips with their large cups and wide variety of color selections.  We see these in formal gardens, botanical gardens, or occasionally in home gardens. The blooms are spectacular, but those bulbs are pulled up and thrown away each year. There is a place for those tulips in our gardening lives, just like there is a place for pansies and other \"color\" plants that we change out each year.  We appreciate those tulips and even offer a few selections for sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/5-1024x683.jpg?v=1772632528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also focus on perennial tulips.  Yes, there are tulips that are perennials in warmer climates.  The heat is not what kills tulips in the summer time.  Normally, either the moisture causes tulips to rot or the varmints eat them (they are VERY tasty bulbs to animals).  So, the key to perennial tulip success lies in 1) the proper selection of bulbs and 2) planting those bulbs in elevated areas that drain well and are high in clay\/rock content (i.e. varmints can't dig their way or tunnel their way to them). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-tulips-640x427.jpg?v=1772632526\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proper selection of bulbs generally includes more species selections, such as \u003cem\u003eTulipa clusiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa praecox. \u003c\/em\u003eThe naturally occurring soil conditions for perennial tulip success are typically the prairie backland clay soils, like the types we find in Waco down to Austin or in parts of Mississippi. These were traditionally great cotton growing soils.  Have fun browsing our selections, and make sure you note the difference between annuals and perennials in our descriptions.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at 888-285-2486 or email at info@southernbulbs.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Tulips and The Southern Bulb Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think this section might be better in the form of a conversation! Here is how it normally goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Oh you have a flower bulb farm! I thought you meant light bulbs!\" says the Potential Gardener (PG).\u003cbr\u003e\"Nope, like the plants,\" I respond.\u003cbr\u003e\"So you grow tulips?\"- PG.\u003cbr\u003e\"Well, not really, more like daffodils, red spider lilies, some gladioli, rain lilies, and crinums.\"\u003cbr\u003e[Insert blank stare at me as the conversation starts to die at this point]\u003cbr\u003eI revive the conversation. \"But I LOVE tulips. They just need a little more care and many of them are annuals.There is a special red tulip that we sometimes carry that is a perennial found on old home sites, but that is a longer story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-3688-1024x683.jpg?v=1772632525\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Potential Gardener is engaged, then the following questions usually begin:\u003cbr\u003eDo I need to refrigerate tulips? Not species tulips like the majority of our offerings, but yes on many of the large flowering types. [Read below on \"chilling tulips]\u003cbr\u003eAre tulips perennials for warm climates? Typically, no, although the Tulipa clusiana selections come back for us every year when we plant them in areas that are not under irrigation and the soil drains well.\u003cbr\u003eDo you like annual tulips? Yes, because I treat them like pansies, snapdragons, marigolds, zinnias, and other annuals that I change out every year.\u003cbr\u003eIsn't that exhausting? I keep them limited to a small area where I can change them out with only a couple of hours of work. The spring show is worth it.\u003cbr\u003eI thought you only did perennial heirloom bulbs. Well, that is our main focus, but our gardens also have trees, shrubs, grass, annuals, and other flowers. Plus working with annual bulbs is an easy companion to the many perennial flower bulbs in my garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMore Tulip Gardening Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSome tulips naturalize more than others specifically in regards to the Lilac Wonder and the Lady Jane. Many of these small tulips would be perennials IF they are allowed to be in completely dry conditions in the summer. Often, sandy loam soil will not allow tulips to be perennials in our humid South because they can not get dry enough in that soil. The tulips need rocky almost 'baked' soil in the summer. If your soil isn't like that, you can create your own if you elevate the bulbs and make sure they are completely dried out during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking them Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTulips are the most thought-of bulb in the world. Thus, it is natural that we receive a lot of questions about tulips for warmer climates. The tulips that we see in garden catalogs are often Dutch hybrid tulips that require a certain number of chilling hours to bloom. Usually, those bulbs need about 2,000 “chilling hours” which is loosely defined as the number of hours the bulb is exposed to temperatures less than 45 degrees. This is why many people are told to refrigerate their bulbs for 8 to 12 weeks in warmer climates before planting them in the ground in the late fall. However, many tulips don’t have such chilling requirements. This is especially true of the many of the species tulips and their immediate hybrids. These are the types of bulbs that we focus on selling at The Southern Bulb Company. They can be planted and will bloom reliably without such chilling hours or needs of artificial refrigeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis then begs the question, “Will they survive in our heat?” The short answer is yes! Many tulips come from hot places in the world. What causes most tulips to die in places like Texas and the south, is the wet conditions and humidity of soils. The bulbs simply rot in the summertime. Therefore, to overcome this, we often suggest planting tulips in areas with well-drained soil that will dry out in the summertime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG-0735_768x1024__24877.1585883404.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635430\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBe careful of pocket gophers and other rodents that love to eat tulips in the summertime. We once lost over 1,000 bulbs of our “Texas Tulips” in about 2 weeks due to these rodents (just like our Byzantine glads which are still being offered at their great price this fall). They love sandy loam well drained soils. Plant tulips in the fall at a depth of 2-3 times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe suggest planting 3-5 bulbs per hole for an immediate display of color that next spring. Let the foliage die down naturally in the spring after the bloom. This dying foliage is the highway that transports the food to the bulb for storage during the long dormant summer months. If planted in the right location, there is no need to dig, divide, store, or chill your tulips. Leave them in the ground so they can propagate and fill your garden as a beautiful perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-15-1024x685.jpg?v=1772632527\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-tinka","title":"Tulipa clusiana 'Tinka' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Tinka tulip and I have a six year history on the farm. While some bulbs have made it and some have not, I am glad to say that the Tinka tulip has multiplied and bloomed year after year. I am sure the gophers would have eaten it had they been able to reach them. Growing them in the black bulb crates elevated above the ground, we have safely preserved them. Every year the Tinka manages to produce blooms despite living in a confined space where they seemingly love my neglect. This response will most likely be the same with all species tulips as it has been with the other five varieties that we have trialed. However, the Tinka tulip rises to the top as one of our favorites on the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Tinka' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you are going to plant it immediately, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ehe 'Tinka' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. If you are going to wait, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Of course, you can plant them anywhere you want if you want to treat this tulip like an annual large bulb tulip. Plant them. Enjoy them. Then dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, these tulips do not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, if you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, then this is the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"651\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep. You can plant the bulbs as close together as you want to make it look more natural.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Most people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988139571,"sku":"SB03109","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Tinka_2525201__27714.1702661057.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635431"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-var-tubergens-gem","title":"Tulipa clusiana  var. Tubergen's Gem - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Tubergen's Gem' is a jewel of a flower with a velvet like dark yellow and red yellow combination of petals. The Tubergen's is another mid-to-late March bloomer along with the other tulips. Perhaps it has only a slightly different form and style from the other varieties, but Tubergen's Gem is a solid addition to our collection of tulips. Mix in with other species tulips to extend the season of bloom adding richer colors to your spring display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Tubergens Gem' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. If you are going to wait, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Tulip blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to orient themselves in the best position to receive light. They reach for it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Tubergen's Gem' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Of course, you can plant them anywhere you want if you want to treat this tulip like an annual large bulb tulip. Plant them. Enjoy them. Then dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, these tulips do not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The deep yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, if you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, then this is the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. Plant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep. You can plant the bulbs as close together as you want to make it look more natural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" alt=\"tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989876275,"sku":"SB03112","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2834__60341.1702661047.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635428"},{"product_id":"tulipa-bakeri-lilac-wonder","title":"Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Lilac Wonder' tulip displays soft lilac\/pink petals with a strong yellow base in a combination that will take your breath away. It hasn't been as tough as the other species tulips we have tried. I suggest growing this bulb if you are located in the more northern regions of the South. However, growing them in zone eight on the farm, they continue to come up but not as vigorously as our other species tulips. Although I have my doubts about the 'Lilac Wonder' staying around for the long haul, we have definitely had four years of enjoyment and recommend you share the same experience as us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Lilac Wonder' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. If you are going to wait, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Tulip blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to orient themselves in the best position to receive light. They reach for it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003cspan\u003eWhen the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768.jpg\" alt=\"bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"896\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant the tulips in full sun. \u003cspan\u003eWe often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep. You can plant the bulbs as close together as you want to make it look more natural. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989941811,"sku":"SB03114","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_5747__67943.1710125468.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635430"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-lady-jane","title":"Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. Species tulips are different from the larger hybrid tulips. Species tulips are shorter with smaller cups and more likely to naturalize and come back for years to come. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. Species tulips can be perennials for you even in the south if you plant them right. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: 'Lady Jane' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. It is one of our most sought after bulbs, and is normally thought of as a species tulip although its exact classification is not with the rest of the species tulips. This fact is of little importance to most home gardeners who appreciate the tulip's return year after year. The reddish pink and white bi-colors are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Of course, you can plant them anywhere you want if you want to treat this tulip like an annual large bulb tulip. Plant them. Enjoy them. Then dig them up when they are done performing. \u003cspan\u003eIf you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Lady Jane' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The pink and white of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, if you want this lovely lady to naturalize and return every year, then this is the most important part of the 'Lady Jane' tulip. We are going to address each part individually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep. You can plant the bulbs as close together as you want to make it look more natural. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990466099,"sku":"SB03111","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2850__92248.1704383384.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635426"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-var-chrysantha","title":"Tulipa clusiana  var. Chrysantha - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Chrysantha' tulip opens with a peach colored outer petal and beautifully unfurls into a curved star-shaped, rich-yellow colored bloom. Now I am a little bit of a bulb nut, so please understand when I say that I could possibly enjoy the bud stage more than the full bloom of the Chrysantha. Something about the sleek aesthetic form of crisp, colorful lines wrapping around a bud excites me. I do admit that when the buds enlarge over a week-long period and the sun eventually coaxes them into opening, I too am amazed at the powerful and colorful impact these little bulbs have on the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" alt=\"tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"829\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Chrysantha' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you are going to plant it immediately, this tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. If you are going to wait, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Of course, you can plant them anywhere you want if you want to treat this tulip like an annual large bulb tulip. Plant them. Enjoy them. Then dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, these tulips do not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, if you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, then this is the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. Plant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep. You can plant the bulbs as close together as you want to make it look more natural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown, you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990662707,"sku":"SB03113","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Tulipa_252520chrysantha_bicolored-1__37406.1704813619.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635429"},{"product_id":"tulipa-praecox-texas-tulip","title":"Tulipa praecox \"Texas Tulip\" - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa praecox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo Digging, No Chilling.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"0NtRsOxs33Y\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0NtRsOxs33Y?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFinally, after years of research, consultations with top horticulturists and many hours on the road, a tulip long-forgotten in commercial production and marked by historical significance has been reintroduced by the Southern Bulb Company. For generations, gardeners have longed for a low-maintenance, naturalizing tulip for the southern United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAfter blooming and multiplying naturally in old Texas towns and abandoned lots for over 100 years, \u003cem\u003eTulipa praecox\u003c\/em\u003e (the \"Texas Tulip\" or \"Fire Tulip\" or \"Georgetown Tulip\") promises gardeners a break from the \"chilling routine\" and a chance for a naturalized tulip garden in the heat and humidity of the southern United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"texas-tulips-in-garden-2-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-tulips-in-garden-2-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"texas-tulips-in-garden-2-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"texas-tulips-in-hand-400-x-600-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-tulips-in-hand-400-x-600.jpg\" alt=\"texas-tulips-in-hand-400-x-600-.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat is the normal chilling routine for tulips? In the absence of a \"warm-climate tulip,\" many have practiced a \"chill, plant, dig\" regimen in order to grow imported tulips in their garden. This method, called artificial chilling, \"tricks\" the bulb into believing they are in a colder climate, in order that they might receive enough \"chilling hours\" (temperatures between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit) for a bloom cycle to begin.  The blooms can be spectacular! Just look at this photo taken at a formal garden of tulips chilled to bloom in pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"tulips-in-pots-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulips-in-pots-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulips-in-pots-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, despite their showy displays, the southern heat and humidity often rot imported bulbs after one or two years.  We are wanting a tulip that will spread and bloom every year in our garden, or even naturalize if left out in an open grassy area, like the photos below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"texas-tulips-in-garden-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-tulips-in-garden-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"texas-tulips-in-garden-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-naturalizing-in-lawn-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-naturalizing-in-lawn-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-naturalizing-in-lawn-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Texas Tulips are interesting bulbs and have unique characteristics.  They thrive in blackland soils that cling to their fuzzy skins, just like the same soil forms mud on your boots if you've ever had to walk through it. When the bulbs want to go deeper, the bulbs send droppers sinking new bulbs deeper into the ground.  If you've ever tried to dig one, you can find out they like to move deep into the soil, and their leaves will quickly detach from the bulb, even when you think you are pulling very lightly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"characteristics-of-the-texas-tulip-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/characteristics-of-the-texas-tulip-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"characteristics-of-the-texas-tulip-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe've enjoyed a long history with this bulb. The story of a red tulip is in many ways the origin story of The Southern Bulb Company...the search for a perennial red tulip that would replace the red tulip that only blooms once and dies forever.  From the time my old dog, Fischer helped me dig them in 2006 to now, we've struggled with our production as they are a favorite of voles and other critters.  However, we are committed to this bulb, even if it has caused us money and gardening pain in the past.  As all gardeners will tell you, they've killed more plants than they have succeeded with. That does not mean you give up the on the flower; rather, you keep trying until you figure out the solution.  This is a flower bulb worth fighting for!  If you are in the right soil, and take care of the Texas tulips, they will be a delight for many years to comes.  We hope you enjoy the gardening journey as much as we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe have limited quantities each year and only sell them 2 per pack. They multiply quickly, and you will soon have plenty in years to come!  If we are currently sold out, please email us at info@southernbulbs.com and we will let you know when they are available again!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"fischer-with-texas-tulips-400-x-600-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/fischer-with-texas-tulips-400-x-600.jpg\" alt=\"fischer-with-texas-tulips-400-x-600-.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAN ADDITIONAL CAUTION: This tulip has been found in sites characterized by black clay that dries out in the summer time. We call it the prairie blackland area in Texas, and there are stretches of the same soil in Mississippi near \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e and running through Alabama and Georgia. This soil is known to crack, with some cracks reaching 2 feet down into the soil. It is in these conditions that this bulb thrives. \"Improved\" garden soils, moisture retaining soils like sandy loam, and irrigated areas are not conducive for success with this bulb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"southern-bulb-texas-tulip-art-400-x-600-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/southern-bulb-texas-tulip-art-400-x-600.jpg\" alt=\"southern-bulb-texas-tulip-art-400-x-600-.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991809587,"sku":"SB0361","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip1__51895.1585883369.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635430"},{"product_id":"tulipa-van-eijk","title":"Tulipa 'Van Eijk' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" alt=\"tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Van Eijk' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The dark pink-to-red blooms are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Van Eijk' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The coral pink outside and the deeper red inside look amazing with yellow daffodils or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is not 'Van Eijk' tulips but are very similar to them as these are also large hybrid pink tulips. We wanted to show you some ways that we use large hybrid tulips as annuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993644595,"sku":"SB01951","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Van_Eijk_in_Garden_800_x_555__57210.1710575723.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635458"},{"product_id":"tulipa-tschimganica","title":"Tulipa 'Tschimganica' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. Species tulips are different from the larger hybrid tulips. Species tulips are shorter with smaller cups and more likely to naturalize and come back for years to come. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. Species tulips can be perennials for you even in the south if you plant them right. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 'Tschimganica' tulips bloom in mid March in the more southern zones and later farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The bright yellow with several red painted petals are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. \u003cspan\u003eLike many of our species tulips, we choose Tschimganica (chim-GAN-ih-kuh) as the best options as perennials for us in the Southern United States.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Of course, you can plant them anywhere you want if you want to treat this tulip like an annual large bulb tulip. Plant them. Enjoy them. Then dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Tschimganica' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips. Remember that yellow and purple are complementary colors and look amazing together! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHowever, if you want this lovely lady to naturalize and return every year, then this is the most important part of the 'Tschimganica' tulip. We are going to address each part individually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area. Plant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e For more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997216307,"sku":"SB03109T","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica_fluw_2__52888.1675957351.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635493"},{"product_id":"tulipa-pink-impression","title":"Tulipa 'Pink Impression' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe beautiful dark pink-to-red Tulipa 'Pink Impression' will amaze your neighbors and bring you pleasure in your garden or when you cut them and bring them indoors. They are very similar to the 'Van Eijk' tulip. These are the tulips that I line my walkway with in the fall so that they bloom in the spring. Plant a few close together or many and create a \"pop!\" to your garden. Makes a terrific border or stand-alone display. Provides a lovely, single-year bloom (not perennial).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.01.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_01.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.01.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Pink Impression' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The dark pink-to-red blooms are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.37.15.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_37_15.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.37.15.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want you area to loo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the 'Pink Impression' tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The coral pink outside and the deeper red inside look amazing with yellow daffodils or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-08.05.47.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-08_05_47.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-08.05.47.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"814\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-22-12.44.50.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-22-12_44_50.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-22-12.44.50.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"664\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Blooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. Consider planting tulips in pots so that you can move them around where you want them. When the season is over, you can plant something new. You can place your pots on your porch or even among your garden beds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-22-12.46.00.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-22-12_46_00.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-22-12.46.00.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Most people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFun facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997380147,"sku":"SBTP346","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21_08.05.47__75063.1702939592.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635496"},{"product_id":"tulipa-purissima","title":"Tulipa 'Purissima' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs! Ready to plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable! The white 'Purissima' tulip is a must-have addition to any spring garden especially if you like a variety of colors in your garden beds. White flowers can complement or contrast with other colors, creating a pleasing aesthetic. The 'Purissima' Tulip (formely known as the 'White Emperor') has lovely pure white petals with a creamy base and center, giving it a truly timeless look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2264317565.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2264317565.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2264317565.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"413\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Purissima' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and April farther north. Unexpectedly the large white blooms have a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The white blooms are\u003cspan\u003e highly visible. In gardens or natural settings, white flowers can stand out and catch the attention of humans and pollinators alike. \u003cspan\u003eWhite flowers are more visible in low light conditions, making them easier for night-flying pollinators to locate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1888441486.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1888441486.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1888441486.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 3x the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the bulbs do not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The white blooms look amazing planted with anything.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-48957139.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-48957139.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-48957139.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2153501211.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2153501211.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2153501211.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. Consider the fact that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003en some cases, white flowers may be better suited to reflect sunlight, reducing the absorption of heat. This can be advantageous in environments with intense sunlight or high temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-694587946.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-694587946.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-694587946.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2194185997.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2194185997.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2194185997.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088999378995,"sku":"SBPT2023","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_48957139__31801.1703083112.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635510"},{"product_id":"tulipa-great-barrier-reef","title":"Tulipa 'Great Barrier Reef' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eTulipa ‘Great Barrier Reef’\u003c\/em\u003e is a luxurious, double-fringed tulip awash in soft lavender-pink tones that turns every spring garden into a showpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"great-barrier-reef-ebr-7711.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/great-barrier-reef-ebr-7711.jpg\" alt=\"great-barrier-reef-ebr-7711.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"great-barrier-reef-ebr-7707-4-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/great-barrier-reef-ebr-7707-4.jpg\" alt=\"great-barrier-reef-ebr-7707-4-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"886\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Great Barrier Reef' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The double-fringed lavender blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003638835,"sku":"SBTGBR2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Great_Barrier_Reef_EBR_7711__79987.1764886938.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-brisbane","title":"Tulipa 'Brisbane' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAdd instant wow-factor with \u003cem data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eTulipa ‘Brisbane’\u003c\/em\u003e — big double blooms, vibrant coral tones, and late-spring color you can’t miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2614424149.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2614424149.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2614424149.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2638962917.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2638962917.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2638962917.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2616677679.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2616677679.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2616677679.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Brisbane' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The double-fringed blooms are a mixture of orange, pinks, yellows, and even some red highlights. These are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1.jpg\" alt=\"brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003671603,"sku":"SBTBr2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Brisbane_Queensland_EBR_8980_1__72563.1764887463.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635545"},{"product_id":"tulipa-cairns","title":"Tulipa 'Cairns' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBring soft pink charm to your spring — plant Tulipa ‘Cairns’ for elegant, fringed double blooms in containers or borders! This tulip is smaller than many of the other ones which makes it perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"309\"\u003econtainers, borders, or front-of-bed plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e where a lower, delicate tulip is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2615425841.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2615425841.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2615425841.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2638963613.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2638963613.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2638963613.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"cairns-ebr-2926-3-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/cairns-ebr-2926-3.jpg\" alt=\"cairns-ebr-2926-3-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Cairns' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The double-fringed pinkish-lavender blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. Depending on the lighting when you take a picture, many will think you planted something different. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2614254121.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2614254121.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2614254121.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003704371,"sku":"SBTCa2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2614254121__42189.1764887924.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635543"},{"product_id":"tulipa-queensland","title":"Tulipa 'Queensland' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant the Tulipa ‘Queensland’ for lush, fringed‑rose blooms and elegant 4-5″ double flowers on 16‑18″ stems!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2456798213.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2456798213.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2456798213.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-1307139823.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1307139823.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1307139823.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1.jpg\" alt=\"brisbane-queensland-ebr-8980-1-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Queensland' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The double-fringed rose-pink blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2301475635.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2301475635.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2301475635.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003737139,"sku":"SBTQu2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1332251243__80475.1764951364.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-dreamer","title":"Tulipa 'Dreamer' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBring soft romance to your spring garden with Tulipa ‘Dreamer’—its pastel blooms glow atop tall, elegant stems. Plant now and let Dreamer transform your beds into a dreamy, uplifting display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2633243083.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2633243083.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2633243083.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-1932599330.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1932599330.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1932599330.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"dreamer-hobaho-beeldbank-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dreamer-hobaho-beeldbank-2.jpg\" alt=\"dreamer-hobaho-beeldbank-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"717\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Dreamer' tulips bloom in late March\/early April. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The blooms are full, double blooms that appear to be peonies. Neighbors will think you have roses blooming early in the year. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003769907,"sku":"SBTDr2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2633243083.jpg?v=1778267007"},{"product_id":"tulipa-amazing-parrot","title":"Tulipa 'Amazing Parrot' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBring bold color to your garden — plant Tulipa ‘Amazing Parrot’ for exotic, feathered blooms and show-stopping spring style!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2618945865.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2618945865.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2618945865.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2621395937.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2621395937.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2621395937.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Amazing Parrot' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The blooms have a \"feathered\" edges like a parrot. The mixture of colors and feathery edge blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003802675,"sku":"SBTAP2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2618945865__92403.1764889178.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-newcastle","title":"Tulipa 'Newcastle' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBring timeless elegance to your spring garden with Tulipa ‘Newcastle’. Its soft pink-lavender, fringed double blooms create a delicate, romantic display that brightens borders, containers, and flower beds alike. Perfect for gardeners who love lush, textured flowers that stand out mid-spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2624361903.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2624361903.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2624361903.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2446146825.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2446146825.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2446146825.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Newcastle' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The blooms are 4-5\" across and double-fringed \/ peony-style. Depending on the sunshine or clouds, they almost appear to change from lavender to bright a brighter pink. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003835443,"sku":"SBTNew2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2624361903__52658.1764949840.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635545"},{"product_id":"tulipa-ranomi","title":"Tulipa 'Ranomi' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Ranomi’ brings delicate, double-fringed pink-and-white blooms to your spring garden, adding soft elegance to borders, containers, or mixed beds. Its moderate height makes it versatile for any planting scheme, while mid-spring flowering extends your tulip season. Plant ‘Ranomi’ for a graceful, romantic display that enchants the eyes and lifts the garden’s charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"ranomi-ebr-5347-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ranomi-ebr-5347-2.jpg\" alt=\"ranomi-ebr-5347-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"794\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"ranomi-ebr-0344-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ranomi-ebr-0344-2.jpg\" alt=\"ranomi-ebr-0344-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Ranomi' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. Tulipa ‘Ranomi’ is a pink and white, double, fringed blooms with crisp, serrated-edges on each petal. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003900979,"sku":"SBTRan2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2449898077__86119.1764965355.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635545"},{"product_id":"tulipa-perth","title":"Tulipa 'Perth' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Perth’ brings a touch of refined elegance to any garden with its soft pink-lilac, fringed double blooms. Compact yet full of texture, it’s perfect for borders, containers, or mixed spring beds. Plant it to enjoy a lush, romantic display that adds color, charm, and sophistication to your garden every spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"perth-ebr-4708-1-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/perth-ebr-4708-1.jpg\" alt=\"perth-ebr-4708-1-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2449898077.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2449898077.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2449898077.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Perth' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. Tulipa ‘Perth’ has large, lovely soft pink-lilac, fringed double blooms. Depending on the sunshine or clouds, they almost appear to change from lavender to bright a brighter pink. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003933747,"sku":"SBTPe2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2449898077__93647.1764951061.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635543"},{"product_id":"tulipa-noordeinde","title":"Tulipa 'Noordeinde' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Noordeinde’ brings timeless elegance and understated beauty — its creamy-white, fringed blooms add a soft, clean accent to garden borders or containers. Its medium height and late‑spring bloom help extend the tulip‑flowering season, filling in gaps after earlier varieties fade. If you want a classic, graceful tulip that pairs well with other spring bulbs or pastel‑toned plantings, it’s a lovely and versatile choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2621781143.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2621781143.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2621781143.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"859\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"noordeinde.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/noordeinde.jpeg\" alt=\"noordeinde.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Noordeinde' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. Tulipa ‘Noordeinde’ is a creamy white single cup tulip with fringed edges on each petal. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003966515,"sku":"SBTNor2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Noordeinde__70956.1764966082.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635546"},{"product_id":"tulipa-taiwan","title":"Tulipa 'Taiwan' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Taiwan’ fills your spring garden with lush, romantic pink-salmon double blooms that add elegance and charm to any border or container. Its compact height makes it perfect for front-of-bed plantings or mixed beds, while its mid-to-late spring flowering extends your garden’s color season. Plant it to enjoy a delicate, show-stopping display that brightens every spring day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"tulipa-taiwan-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulipa-taiwan.jpg\" alt=\"tulipa-taiwan-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"561\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"taiwan-ebr-2938-3-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/taiwan-ebr-2938-3.jpg\" alt=\"taiwan-ebr-2938-3-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Taiwan' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The blooms are full, double blooms that appear to be peonies. The salmon pink petals are make a dramatic display. Neighbors will think you have roses blooming early in the year. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089003999283,"sku":"SBTTai2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Taiwan_EBR_2938_3__54184.1764964814.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635545"},{"product_id":"tulipa-columbus","title":"Tulipa 'Columbus' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Columbus’ brings bold, early-spring color to your garden with its lush raspberry-pink, double blooms edged in creamy white. Its showy, textured flowers add depth and elegance to borders, containers, or mixed beds. Plant it to create a striking, luxurious focal point that delights the eyes and welcomes spring with style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-630270683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-630270683.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-630270683.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-1093091807.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1093091807.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1093091807.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2123474381.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2123474381.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2123474381.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Columbus' tulips bloom in late March\/early April. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The blooms are full, double blooms that appear to be peonies. The raspberry pink petals are edged with a creamy white to make a dramatic display. Neighbors will think you have roses blooming early in the year. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004032051,"sku":"SBTCol2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1093091807__13367.1764964222.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635546"},{"product_id":"tulipa-paleis-het-loo","title":"Tulipa 'Paleis Het Loo' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa 'Paleis Het Loo' delivers a refined, elegant touch with its coral-pink fringed blooms where you want soft spring color without overwhelming the space. Its mid-spring bloom helps extend the tulip season. If you love a gentle, classy palette instead of bold, loud blooms, this variety is a subtle showstopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"paleis-t-loo..-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/paleis-t-loo__-2.jpg\" alt=\"paleis-t-loo..-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Paleis Het Loo' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Tulipa ‘\u003cspan\u003ePaleis Het Loo\u003c\/span\u003e’ is a gentle coral pink single cup tulip with fringed edges on each petal. These blooms are a unique take on the normal \"tulip\" and make a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004064819,"sku":"SBTPHL2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/paleis_t_Loo.._2__92536.1764966764.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-flevo-passion","title":"Tulipa 'Flevo Passion' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Flevo Passion’ offers a lovely, warm raspberry-salmon bloom on sturdy 16–18\" stems — a great choice if you want to add a splash of soft, warm color to your spring displays. Its early-double classification means you get color early in the season, and the relatively modest height makes it suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eborders, containers, or mixed beds\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than towering over everything. If you enjoy a tulip that feels fresh, a bit rare, and a little different from the usual bold reds or yellows, ‘Flevo Passion’ brings a subtle yet distinctive touch that can blend beautifully with pastels or contrast nicely against dark-leaf plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2433862923.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2433862923.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2433862923.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2434676601.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2434676601.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2434676601.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Flevo Passion' tulips bloom in late March\/early April. Tulipa ‘Flevo Passion' is a surprise for your garden with each bloom being slightly different combinations of salmons, pinks, and rose colors. The bloom has a double layer of petals to add to its elegance. The soft colors make a bold statement when combined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004097587,"sku":"SBTFlP2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2433862923__77336.1764968908.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635543"},{"product_id":"tulipa-creme-fraiche","title":"Tulipa 'Creme Fraiche' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e‘Creme Fraiche’ is a perfect pick if you want a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003esubtle, elegant spring tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e — its creamy-cream blossoms add a soft, refined accent to borders, rock gardens, or mixed beds without overwhelming the space. Its medium height and classic tulip shape make it versatile, whether planted alone for understated charm or combined with bolder bulbs for contrast. If you appreciate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003equiet sophistication over bold statements\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Creme Fraiche’ brings a calm, classy tone to spring displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"creme-fraiche-hobaho-beeldbank-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/creme-fraiche-hobaho-beeldbank-2.jpg\" alt=\"creme-fraiche-hobaho-beeldbank-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"756\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Creme Fraiche' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Tulipa ‘Creme Fraiche’ is a gentle creamy yellow single tulip bloom. This bloom adds a quiet elegance to your spring garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004130355,"sku":"SBTCFr2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Creme_Fraiche_Hobaho_Beeldbank_2__60159.1764967842.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-pink-cameo","title":"Tulipa 'Pink Cameo' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e‘Pink Cameo’\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a soft, romantic glow to spring with its warm pink petals kissed by apricot tones — a color you simply don’t find in most standard tulips. Its tidy height makes it perfect for borders, pathways, and containers where you can admire its detail up close. Plant it if you want an elegant, feminine, early-spring accent that instantly elevates any garden space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"pink-cameo-4-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/pink-cameo-4.jpg\" alt=\"pink-cameo-4-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Pink Cameo' tulips bloom in late March\/early April. Tulipa ‘Pink Cameo' has pale pink blooms with hints of apricot to add depth to the blooms. The multiple layers of petals give a gentle welcome to spring. The bloom has a double layer of petals to add to its elegance. The soft colors make a bold statement when combined. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004163123,"sku":"SBTPCam2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Pink_Cameo_4__80736.1764969960.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635544"},{"product_id":"tulipa-fancy-frills","title":"Tulipa 'Fancy Frills' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFancy Frills brings a soft yet striking contrast to spring gardens — its creamy‑ivory base blending into rose‑pink petals, capped with delicate fringed edges, gives a touch of elegance and whimsy that few standard tulips match. Its mid‑spring bloom time helps extend your tulip season, filling the garden with color just when earlier bulbs fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"fancy-frills-7-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/fancy-frills-7.jpg\" alt=\"fancy-frills-7-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2450043147.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2450043147.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2450043147.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-1293413929.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1293413929.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1293413929.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Fancy Frills' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Tulipa ‘Fancy Frills' has beautiful fringed edges and deepens with pink color as the petals rise from the base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004195891,"sku":"SBTFFr2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Fancy_Frills_7__12082.1764970603.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635547"},{"product_id":"tulipa-apricot-foxx","title":"Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eApricot Foxx delivers charming, warm-toned blooms that shift subtly with weather — perfect if you love dynamic, living color in your spring display. Its mid‑spring bloom and sturdy, tall stems make it excellent for giving you showy, long stems that hold up. Plus, its rich apricot‑raspberry hues bring a unique, soft‑sunset tone to the garden, ideal for combining with cool‑season perennials or contrasting against darker foliage for dramatic effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-1972204934.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1972204934.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1972204934.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"apricot-foxx-queen-of-night-10-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/apricot-foxx-queen-of-night-10.jpg\" alt=\"apricot-foxx-queen-of-night-10-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"apricot-foxx-dsc6689.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/apricot-foxx-dsc6689.jpg\" alt=\"apricot-foxx-dsc6689.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"702\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Apricot Foxx' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Tulipa ‘Apricot Foxx' has a beautiful mixture of apricot and redish color that fades as time goes on. This traditional-looking tulip is the perfect addition to your garden bed or to cut and bring inside. The colors of the Apricot Foxx are a great transition in your garden bed from light to dark and bright colors. If you are a traditional tulip-lover but want a change in color, this is the tulip for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2522045439.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2522045439.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2522045439.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004228659,"sku":"SBTApFoxx2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2522045439__42834.1764971892.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635547"},{"product_id":"tulipa-apricot-pride","title":"Tulipa 'Apricot Pride' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Apricot Pride’ brings a warm, glowing softness to spring — its apricot‑peach petals offer a gentle, unique tone that stands out from the usual reds, yellows, and whites. With its large, elegant flowers on sturdy 18–22\" stems, it makes a beautiful statement in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-2.jpg\" alt=\"zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"543\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-3-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-3.jpg\" alt=\"zantucot-apricot-ollioules-apricot-pride-3-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Apricot Pride' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Should you describe the Tulipa ‘Apricot Pride' as apricot-peach or peachy-apricot? You can decide as this beautiful traditional tulip will stand tall and proud in your garden. The soft colors bring a romantic elegance to your garden and soften some of the brighter spring colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004261427,"sku":"SBTApPr2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Zantucot_Apricot_Ollioules_Apricot_Pride_2__93007.1764972533.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635546"},{"product_id":"tulipa-royal-pride","title":"Tulipa 'Royal Pride' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulipa ‘Royal Pride’ is a beautiful choice if you want \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eclassic tulip elegance with a gentle, romantic pink tone\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for borders, containers, or mixed spring flower beds. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003etall, sturdy stems\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003elarge, graceful blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e create a striking vertical accent that pairs beautifully with other spring bulbs or early perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2204639339.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2204639339.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2204639339.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"shutterstock-2204639239.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2204639239.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2204639239.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Royal Pride' tulips bloom in late April\/early May. Tulipa ‘Royal Pride' is a traditional-looking tulip that will open the blush colored petals to about 4-5\" wide. If you are a traditional tulip-lover but want a change in color, this is the tulip for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004294195,"sku":"SBTRoyP2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2204639339__07011.1764971308.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635546"},{"product_id":"tulipa-coral-pride","title":"Tulipa 'Coral Pride' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCoral Pride is a cheerful, spring burst of warm color — its glowing coral‑pink blooms add a fresh and uplifting touch to garden beds. Its moderate height makes it versatile for borders, mass plantings, or mixed beds, while the classic cup‑shape and bright tone offer a lovely contrast when paired with pastel spring bulbs or darker foliage. If you want a tulip that feels vibrant, welcoming, and slightly different from the usual reds or yellows — Coral Pride delivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"coral-pride-ebr-7173-2-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/coral-pride-ebr-7173-2.jpg\" alt=\"coral-pride-ebr-7173-2-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"coral-pride-1-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/coral-pride-1.jpg\" alt=\"coral-pride-1-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Coral Pride' tulips bloom in late April\/early May.Tthis beautiful traditional tulip will stand tall and proud in your garden. The soft colors bring a romantic elegance to your garden and soften some of the brighter spring colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004359731,"sku":"SBTCoPr2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Coral_Pride_1__52753.1764973230.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635547"},{"product_id":"tulipa-blushing-beauty","title":"Tulipa 'Blushing Beauty' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip ‘Blushing Beauty’ is a standout choice for gardeners who want bold late-spring color with soft rosy-pink blooms edged in cheerful yellow. Its tall, elegant stems and large flowers make it a beautiful focal point in borders, containers, or cut-flower arrangements. Hardy across a wide range of climates, it brings vibrant, eye-catching color just when the garden begins to come alive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2600672499.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2600672499.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2600672499.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2600670927.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2600670927.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2600670927.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"592\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Blushing Beauty' tulips bloom in early May.This beautiful traditional tulip will stand tall and proud in your garden. The soft colors bring a romantic elegance to your garden and soften some of the brighter spring colors. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eBlushing Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e shows more emphasis on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003erosy\/pink tones with yellow edging\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eBlushing Lady\u003c\/strong\u003e tends to show \u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003esofter yellow with a pink blush\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1034573233.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1034573233.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1034573233.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004392499,"sku":"SBTBlBe2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1034573233__09495.1767201774.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635547"},{"product_id":"tulipa-cadans","title":"Tulipa 'Cadans' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip ‘Cadans’ brings warm, vibrant orange-red color to the spring garden, making it a standout choice for borders, beds, and containers. Its sturdy stems and reliable mid-spring blooms give you beautiful flowers when the garden is waking up. At a manageable medium height, it works well in mixed plantings or as a striking accent on its own. If you want bold spring color, ‘Cadans’ is an excellent pick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2415675877.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2415675877.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2415675877.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2415675849.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2415675849.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2415675849.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Cadans' tulips bloom in April. It is prized for its bright, warm colors and reliable mid-spring performance. Its medium height and strong stems make it an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, containers, and cut arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2141177703.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2141177703.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2141177703.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004425267,"sku":"SBTCad2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2415675877__21208.1767203841.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635548"},{"product_id":"tulipa-blushing-lady","title":"Tulipa 'Blushing Lady' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip ‘Blushing Lady’ is a stunning choice for gardeners who want elegant spring color with soft, creamy yellow petals blushed gently with pink. Its tall stems and generous 3–4 inch blooms make it a standout in beds, borders, and containers, while also working beautifully as a cut flower. Hardy and reliable in a wide range of climates, it brings life and brightness to the garden just as spring begins to unfold. If you’re looking for a tulip that combines classic beauty with dependable performance, ‘Blushing Lady’ is an excellent pick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"blushing-lady-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/blushing-lady-1.jpg\" alt=\"blushing-lady-1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"blushing-lady-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/blushing-lady-2.jpg\" alt=\"blushing-lady-2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Blushing Lady' tulips bloom in early May making it one of the latest blooming tulips.Tthis beautiful traditional tulip will stand tall and proud in your garden. The soft colors bring a romantic elegance to your garden and soften some of the brighter spring colors. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eBlushing Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows more emphasis on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003erosy\/pink tones with yellow edging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eBlushing Lady\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tends to show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003esofter yellow with a pink blush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"blushing-lady-3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/blushing-lady-3.jpg\" alt=\"blushing-lady-3.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004458035,"sku":"SBTBlLady2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1820763821__86996.1767203695.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635548"},{"product_id":"tulipa-mata-hari","title":"Tulipa 'Mata Hari' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip ‘Mata Hari’ is known for its unique blooms. The blooms change as they mature. They start out white with hot pink edges. As the blooms matures, the pink edges seem to spread across the petals which makes it appear as if you have different and bold blooms each day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1731631717.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1731631717.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1731631717.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Mata Hari' tulips bloom in April. Tulipa ‘Mata Hari' has a traditional-looking tulip shape but the colors make it a must-have for your garden. If you are a traditional tulip-lover but want a change in color, this is the tulip for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare and planting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. \u003cspan\u003ePlant the bulbs about 5-8 inches deep and about 4-6 inches apart. \u003c\/span\u003eThen dig them up when they are done performing. If you are going to plant it immediately, the large hybrid tulip does not need to be stored in the fridge. Just go ahead and plant it. However, if you are going to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks, then keep the bulbs in the fridge. Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. Large tulips look amazing with daffodils, hyacinth, bluebells, or lilacs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is what some large hybrid pink tulips look like when planted en masse as annuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089004523571,"sku":"SBTMataH2026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1731631717__15693.1767204598.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635546"}],"url":"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/collections\/tulips.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Southern Bulb Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}