tulip

Why did a yellow tulip appear in my backyard when I did not plant it?

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I don't use my backyard. There's a cherry blosson tree and a patch of rectangular soil surrounded by a pebble and stone barrier in it. My dog uses this rectangular patch of soil to "go" and then we clean it up (kind of like a big outdoor litter box).

A week ago a yellow tulip appeared in this rectangular patch of soil. I didn't plant it, neither did my mom, or my dad. My backyard is surrounded by a ten foot picket fence, so I don't think anyone climbed over it to put it there. Also, they wouldn't have made it far before my dog (German-shepherd/husky) would have attacked them.

How did this happen?

Why did a yellow tulip appear in my backyard when I did not plant it?
I don't think the bird pooping answers are logical...tulips come from bulbs.

I think more along the lines of the squirrel digging it up

or someone else planting it there before you

how long have you lived there?
Reply:It's possible that the bulb was left over from someone else's planting in the past and just now had the right conditions to grow. I don't think a bird pooped a tulip bulb. Unless it was Big Bird...lol
Reply:Maybe a squirrel buried it there (last year). Or maybe it was there but needed more than a couple years or more to bloom again since it was either malnourished (bad location) or getting broken off early each prior year.
Reply:I would say a squirrell dug it up and buried it there for winter food.
Reply:Because beautiful things find beautiful people.
Reply:Squirrels will eat tulips - it is possible that one dug up a tulip bulb that someone had set out to plant and stored it away your backyard
Reply:the answer is probably a squirrel for dug it up from somewhere else and buried it to keep for a snack later on but forgot about it.

My neighbours have received a few of my tulips that way!!!
Reply:maybe a bird dropped the seed/bulb there, or some other animal like a squirrel.
Reply:when a bird eats a seed it may not brake down.

so when the poo they can poo a seed.

so that mite how the tulip got there.

Can I plant my tulip bulbs this spring instead of in the fall?

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I bought some tulip bulbs at a huge discount last Nov. They've been sitting in my basement ever since. They look fine. Can I plant them now? Will they survive? Or if not, can I keep them in my basment for 8 more months? Thanks.

Can I plant my tulip bulbs this spring instead of in the fall?
I would plant them now. Fertilize and take care of like you normally would. They should put up foliage. This should allow them to store energy again for next years bloom. Also they should put out a lot of roots and get well established.
Reply:i bought potted tulips before easter and they died on me. my mom says the bulbs are still living. i'm going to plant them outside later on this year. but not sure when. i'd think like any plant they would prefer the warmer temps. i live in Michigan so it gets cold here. just now starting to warm up to 40s and 50s. but have them from me though. and my mom says just wait for theirs to come up.
Reply:yes u can plant them in the spring.i did %26amp; mine came up the next spring.
Reply:Plant them now...they will sprout leaves and may flower. they may have difficulty naturalizing, and you may not get much flower next spring. However, if you leave them in the basement until next fall they are likely to dry out or rot.

Does the amount of humidity affect the growth of tulip plants?

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I already asked a question earlier about the same as this, but I needed to specify. Does the amount (A lot, Little, None) of humidity in the air affect the growth of a tulip plant largely? Any links would be helpful...

Does the amount of humidity affect the growth of tulip plants?
tulips will wilt in a humid or hot weather, they need a cool climate to grow.So the tulips harvested each year gets lesser and lesser,but the price of a tulip gets higher a higher. probably $10000 for 1( a joke )
Reply:OMG!! i did this project for science fair!!

more specifically, my question thing was "how cna a simulated weather condition affect the growth of a plant?" i used a bulb plant, the amyrillis minerva (no tulips in home depot). the results were waht i'd expected.

bulb #1 was put in the freezer. i watered it according to the snowfal of my hometown, edison, new jersey because snow melts and stuff.

bulb #2 was left at room temperature and watered according to when the soil was dry at the surface, about once a week because my project was done in decmber. there's limited humidity in my house.

bulb #3 was put in the laundry room. it gets really warm in there cuz of the washer and dryer's constant use. i calculated the humidity and found it to be only 3%.

the results?

bulb #1 never bloomed until after i took it out the freezer and spring came. (i live in the panhandle) this took about two months

bulb #2 also bloomed in spring, only slightly earlier than #1. i kept it inside my house.

bulb # 3 bloomed before its sisters. i saw its flower in january.

What is the scientific name of a rose? tulip? daisy? pansy? sunflower? carnation?

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I have to find the scientific names of 6 flowers for homework. so can you just right down the scientific names and the common name (tulip, rose, etc.) next to the scientific name. THANKS

What is the scientific name of a rose? tulip? daisy? pansy? sunflower? carnation?
Rose ...Rosa berberifolia

Tulip....Tulipia

Daisy...Bellis simplex

Pansy....Viola tricolor

Sunflower....Helianthus

Carnation....Dianthus caryophyllus

Below is the link to The home page for Wikipedia, where I found the carnation answer. You might want to click on it and then bookmark it. It's a free online encyclopedia and a great place to find answers for your homework.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Reply:I would beg to differ that it is a "great place to find answers for your homework" Wikipedia can be changed by anyone who can access the site and while it has a plethora of information it is not always accurate. Report It

Reply:DO U GO TO CRISTO REY? CUZ I HAVE TO DO THE SAME HOMEWORK
Reply:Rose :-

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Subfamily: Rosoideae

Genus: Rosa L.

Species: Between 100 to 150

Tulip:-

Kingdom: Plantae

Class: Lilliopsida

Order: Liliales

Family: Liliaceae

Genus: Tulipa

Species: may be 66 or more

The family Asteraceae or, alternatively, Compositae, known as the aster, daisy or sunflower family, is a taxon of dicotyledonous flowering plants. The family name is derived from the genus Aster and refers to the star-shaped flower head of its members, epitomized well by the daisy. The Asteraceae is the second largest family in the Division Magnoliophyta, with some 1,100 genera (See List) and over 20,000 recognized species. Only the orchid family (Orchidaceae) is larger, with about 25,000 described species.

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Type genus : Aster L.

Subfamilies : 1-Barnadesioideae

2-Cichorioideae

3-Asteroideae

Pansy:-

Kingdom: Plantae

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Violales

Family: Violaceae

Genus: Viola

Species: V. tricolor

Subspecies: V. t. hortensis

The Pansy or Pansy Violet is a cultivated garden flower. It is derived from the wildflower called the Heartsease or Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor), and is sometimes given the subspecies name Viola tricolor hortensis. However, many garden varieties are hybrids and are referred to as Viola × wittrockiana. The name "pansy" also appears as part of the common name of a number of wild flowers belonging, like the cultivated Pansy, to the violet genus Viola. One or two unrelated flowers such as the Pansy Monkeyflower also have "pansy" in their name.

I hope this will be help.
Reply:http://www.daytonnursery.com/Indexes.pdf

Should help.

Can you reuse Tulip Bulbs?

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My mom bought a Tulip and the flower is gone, the petals fell off and it basically died. But only the flower part. The rest of the plant is fine. The stalk is really green and strong. Is the whole plant done? Will it grow any more flowers of should I throw it away? My mom wants to replant the bulb but I want to use the pot she's going to plant it in for some herbs.

Can you reuse Tulip Bulbs?
Depending upon where you live, your mom can plant the bulb in the ground. It doesn't have to be planted in the same pot. It won't bloom again for a year, so why waste the pot? If she doesn't want to plant it now, she can store it and plant it in November, to bloom again next spring.

I live in California and leave mine in the ground all year. When I buy new ones, I put them in the refrigerator for 6 weeks to give them the cold treatment that they need.

I just moved to California from Holland, the tulip capital of the world. I have tulips everywhere, and love them. Tell your mom to go ahead and plant the tulip in the ground now, and enjoy it again next year. She can get more info on the websites concerning tulips/gardening.
Reply:They bloom once per year - the green is helping the plant store energy in the bulb for the next year.
Reply:you don't say where you live, but these directions are for where there are winters. (cold to moderate climates)

cut off the top of the stem so that no seeds will form, (that sucks energy from the bulb. DO NOT cut off the green part; let the green part turn yellow or brown, the bulb needs the nutrients for next year's bloom. The tulip bulb will then go "dormant" and it's then safe to cut off the old stem and leaves. you can leave a little stub if you want to.

From there, you can just leave the tulip in the pot and don't water it as it's now dormant, and it will be until it starts to grow again around February or March. then you can plant it in fall in a new pot with fresh dirt, or in the ground.

Or, you can take it out of the pot altogether once it's dormant, and store it in a paper bag. plant it in the ground or in a pot in the fall (October/November) depending on where you live. If you forget to plant it then, put it in your fridge crisper drawer for at least 6 weeks until you can plant it out. Give it some bone meal when it starts to grow.
Reply:Let it dry in a dark basement. after a dormant period replant and it will come up again
Reply:The stalk is gathering energy and storing it into the bulb for a flower for next year. You only get one tulip flower from a bulb, which is why they are so special. You can plant it in a sunny location, so the leaves get a lot of energy to store and give it some fertalizer for bulbs and it should die and then come up again and flower next spring. Then, if everything goes well, you'll have the tulip come up again every spring and bloom.
Reply:if u get good i give u a job planting 2lips
Reply:The stalk will disappear too. Tulips bloom once per year; normally in the Spring unless greenhouse grown. They will bloom again each Spring. Plants that come back every year are perennials. The plant goes dormant or rests usually over winter %26amp; where it is cool/cold Replant the bulb outside. Usually twice as deep as the size of the seed (in this case, bulb). Tulips normally are to be planted deeper than that.

I have a glass vase with a tulip or flame trademark on the base. what make is it?

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the symbol is registered a nd seems to be engraved,though not sure if it is a flame or tulip. maybe it is an onion! would love to know who made it. thanks

I have a glass vase with a tulip or flame trademark on the base. what make is it?
it sounds like Isle of White glass, you can find the mark here halfway down the page

http://www.great-glass.co.uk/glass%20not...

flower arrangements

Will anyone be going to the Skagit Tulip Festival this month?

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It was my brother's birthday yesterday but he doesn't like it, he's concious that he's getting older. So I sent him an e-card without the words 'Happy Birthday' on it at all. However, I needed a reason to be sending the card - even though we both knew why I was - and did a search for Festivals on 1st April. I can't use the April Fool thing; we're both in our forties; I've done that one to death.

I found the Skagit Tulip Festival (60 miles from Vancouver in one direction and 60 miles from Seattle in another apparently) and used that in the poem I wrote to go on the card.

I was just wondering if anyone had actually been or planned on going.

Will anyone be going to the Skagit Tulip Festival this month?
I love the Skagit Valley and the Tulip Festival and yes, I've been even though I lived in Seattle at the time. The Northwest part of Washington State has numerous pockets of Dutch residents who are first and second generation Americans. My own mother was born and raised in Lynden, Washington, which is right near the border of Canada and Washington and is as Dutch as you can get. A tulip festival amongst the Dutch is like highland games for the American Scottish.

In my opinion, your card was very clever.

Happy belated Tulip Festival to your brother!
Reply:Yes, I'll be going. I live in Issaquah, Washington, just slightly east of Seattle. I'm a relative newcomer to Washington, and by the time I knew about the festival last year, it was over! I don't want to miss it this year, so I'm hoping to go within the next week or so. I'm including their web site, below.

In response to the first "answerer," who didn't answer a thing, the Skagit River Valley is most definitely "near" by our standards, and by my own. Sixty miles is only an hour or so away by interstate highway, and Seattle and Vancouver, BC, are excellent reference points for those not familiar with Washington state. Having grown up in Texas, I think the entire state of Washington is pretty small, as it could easily be tucked into the eastern half of Texas! No complaints, though - I love living in Washington.

A belated Happy Birthday to your brother!
Reply:I went to the tulip vestval several years ago. It is very beautiful. We spent the day going from farm to farm. Although it's mainly tulips, many farms have daffidols and irises as well.

The sights were wonderful, the weather nice, but my allergies were killing me by the time we made it to the 2nd or 3rd field!

Next year you can send him a card celebrating the Pierce County Daffidol Festival. My sister was her school's Daffidol princess.http://www.daffodilfestival.net/

Is a TULIP a sterile flower ?

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a flower normaly gives a fruit, but how about a tulip flower ?

Is a TULIP a sterile flower ?
No. Tulips are not sterile in general. A specific tulip hybrid may be, however, it's through cross-fertilization between different varieties that we get so many different other varieties.

There's no guarantee however, even if you get seeds from a tulip, that it will resemble the parent.

Vanboogenborn tulip bulbs?

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tulip bulb supplier in new york?

Vanboogenborn tulip bulbs?
Are you thinking of Van Bourgondien?

http://www.dutchbulbs.com/

http://www.kvbwholesale.com/

We're going to the Skagit Tulip Festival this wknd. Any must-sees/must-dos with our 2-yr-old son?

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The Tulip Festival's website has about 30 different points of interest on their map -- way too many choices for us especially with our active little guy in tow. If anyone has suggestions on where to start (or where to exit to begin our exploration), I'd appreciate it!

We're going to the Skagit Tulip Festival this wknd. Any must-sees/must-dos with our 2-yr-old son?
All it takes for evil to flourish------is for good men to do-----nothing.
Reply:Try taking Highway 20 west from I-5 (exit 230). This will point you towards Anacortes. You'll find lots of Tulip farms in view, and simply head their direction (follow the listed map).

Continuing on towards Anacortes, highway 20 will bring to Whidbey Island. A trip that direction brings you to many beaches, and the old fortifications that are fun to explore. not to mention seeing Deception Pass.

I love the Tulip Festival. I went to college in the area, and spent some years doing field work all over Whidbey, and the Skagit Valley.

If I didn't call Alaska home, I would return to the Skagit.

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What is the anatomy of a tulip? Can you show a picture?

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I would like to see a picture of a tulip with it's parts labeled. the petal,pistil,stamen.sepal, and stem

What is the anatomy of a tulip? Can you show a picture?
This isn't necessarily a tulip but the parts are the same.

How do you pot a bloomed tulip.?

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I received a tulip from someone's gardern. He potted it with the soil from his garden in a cup. Now, I want to pot it until the fall.

How do you pot a bloomed tulip.?
is it done blooming? Then you let it die off and you put the bulb in a brown paper bag in your refrigerator for a while. Plant it in the fall to bloom in the spring. They need a period of cool dormancy to bloom again.
Reply:you,d be better off planting it right after it blooms that way there wno,t be any delay of bulb development for next spring bloom

Whats wrong with the u in tulip?

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The "u" in the acrostic "tulip", traditional 5 point Calvinists hold to means unconditional election. See any problems with it? 10 points to the best answer.

Whats wrong with the u in tulip?
There are problems with all five letters, not just the 'u.' Are you more interested in the philsophical, theological or Scriptural problems?

The best refutation of the 'u' is to refute the others. Unconditional election is the logical result of Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace, both of which are completely unbiblical.

Calvinism is based on an ancient heresy called Monenergism, which maintained (among other things) that Jesus Christ had only a single will (in common with the Father). This doctrine implies that man has no free will, because the Incarnate Christ had no free will. In other words, the will of man was destroyed in the Fall, leaving human beings incapable of choosing good from evil. Scripture refutes this view by pointing out that Jesus had a human will, and that human beings are capable of submitting their own wills to God.

Here is a start:

Dueteronomy 30:19

"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live." (The choice of life and death in the hands of man)

Isaiah 45:7-9

"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?"

Matthew 23:37

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing." (God's will depends on the will of man)

Matthew 24:9-13

"Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." (Some can fall away of their own accord)

Matthew 25:41

"Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels." (Hell prepared for the devil, not for man)

Mark 16:15-16

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." (Belief a condition of salvation)

Luke 8:13

"They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away." (Some fall away of their own accord)

Mark 4:16

"And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

Luke 13:34

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!"

John 6:70-71

"Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve." (Even the chosen can fall away)

John 7:17

17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. (Any man is capable of willing and doing what Christ commands)

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide [continue] in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide [continue] in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide [continue] in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth [continues] in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide [remains] not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide [continue] in me, and my words abide [continue] in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." (Former 'branches' can be cut away)

Acts 1:24

"And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen." (The condition of the heart determines the chosen)

Acts 7:51

"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!" (man can resist the Holy Spirit)

Ezekiel 18:

"Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right... he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD... Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father’s sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like... he shall surely live...

"But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live. Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die. Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal? When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?"

http://www.biblestudying.net/calvingospe...

http://www.bible.ca/calvinism.htm
Reply:the issue has to do with the who, when and why God elects or predestines peoples to be the objects of his grace .

did you think an atheist would get that?

Can I buy tulip plants or tulip bulbs in HONGKONG?

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Is there any plant nursery in HONGKONG where I can buy plants and bulbs, particularly TULIP Plants and bulbs? thanks

Can I buy tulip plants or tulip bulbs in HONGKONG?
yes, the market in mong kok is indeed the place to look for tulips. however, it will depend on the season if you will be find them. since it's going on to summer by now there, it's not likely that you will find them this time of the year.

at the flower market you can buy by bunch or bouquet, but you can also buy by bulb or pot. i would suggest looking at the different shops there, you'll find lots of beautiful flowers, plants and arrangements. the whole market covers two blocks that have stores all around the whole two blocks. there are also bake shops, a convenience store, shoe shop and uniform shop. the bird market is near as well.
Reply:http://www.1-hong-kong.com/hk/flower-mar...

here's some pix of the famous flower's market in HK (Mongkok area). they do not hv Eng site sorry. u can't just cut flowers there / u hv to buy them. some of them r wholesalers.... so really cheap w/ full variety.

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I took a picture of a tulip and need to know what kind it is.?

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It is red and the petals are like feathers. Is it possibly a parrot tulip?

You can see one of the photos I took of it here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/86472299@N0...

I took a picture of a tulip and need to know what kind it is.?
here is a web site to help you out. it looks like a freather or a single late. but to be sure check out this web site.

http://www.tulips.com/bulbs_listing.cfm?...
Reply:Absolutely beautiful picture. Here is a link that may help.

http://www.threeleaf.com/stock-photograp...

Keep snappin those pix babe!!

How and when can we replant tulip bulbs for next year?

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I got the tulip bulbs for valentine and would love to see it flowering again next year

How and when can we replant tulip bulbs for next year?
You can plant the bulbs when the ground is not frozen however, do not expect any tulips this year. It is best to plant bulbs in the Fall. Bulbs should be dormant when planted. If you have live tulips right now, allow them to finish their blooming and completely die back. Once the live bulbs become dormant, store in a cool place and plant in the fall.
Reply:FLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Reply:you should plant them in the fall. You can try in the spring once the danger of frost is gone, but they may not flower the first year.

Yellow poplar tree / Tulip tree not blooming?

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I have a Tulip Tree that has never bloomed. Is it true that you need 2 trees to get the "tulip" blooms? My tree is only 4 years old...so I'm wondering if it is just not mature enough.

Yellow poplar tree / Tulip tree not blooming?
It will be a few years before it blooms; it is too young. You don't need 2 trees.
Reply:It's still a baby. Give it time.

Tulip bulbs?

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I need to know if someone can tell me in detail how to grow mature tulip bulbs.

Tulip bulbs?
Plant them pointy side up, in a hole about 2x as deep as the bulb is long. They need to be planted in fall, because they need to chill to bloom in spring. I put some hot pepper on them to try to keep squirrels from eating them. You can also "force" them by putting them in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks -- this trick them into thinking that winter is over, and then they will grow and bloom indoors in the winter. Lots of people add bone meal into the hole, or there are special bulb fertalizers. make sure that the bulbs are several inches apart (if they touch, the might rot).
Reply:PLANT THEM IN GOOD SOIL..PLANT THEM BEFORE THE FIRST FREEZE OF WINTER AND THEY WILL BLOOM INLATE APRIL OR EARLY MAY
Reply:Its not hard. You can plant them now. About 6 or 8 inches deep in nice organicly amended loam soil.

Fertilize them like any plant. Let them bloom and leave the leaves to grow and die back on their own.

Some hybrid tulips do not last for many years. Some do really well.

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How can I make my tulip bulbs regrow?

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I have tulip bulbs in a glass container inside my house. They just finished blooming and were beautiful. I was under the impression that I could cut them down to make them grow back up again ... but since they aren't planted in dirt, I'm unsure about how to proceed. Will the bulbs resprout and bloom again?

How can I make my tulip bulbs regrow?
Geiko is right but I would also add that if you put them into soil which they need for feeding you will want to cut them back after the green turns to yellow so they can also reserve energy. They can't just keep regrowing in water alone.
Reply:You can't cut them back.

That's the main trick with bulbs, they take the energy and nutrients from the plant before it whithers away to store it up till the next bloom.

If you cut it back, it won't be able to bloom.

Also, wherever you live, they need a cold spell in between. So if you're in a warm climate, put them in the fridge for the winter.
Reply:If the bulbs have given you the pleasure of their beautiful blooms,they have done their duty for one season,now is time they need to rest ,as suggested putting in soil is best so that the bulbs which are really store houses of energy for the next season ,can fill up on energy %26amp; nutrients,besides they will be ready for you when the season comes along,

How & when to transplant a Tulip tree: South Florida - Zone 9?

2011-11-18T01:06:00.000-08:00

There is a two foot Tulip tree growing wild in my back yard which I would like to transplant to a more appropriate location. Does anyone out there know how I can safely do this and when would be the best time. I live in South Florida. Any help greatly appreciated

How %26amp; when to transplant a Tulip tree: South Florida - Zone 9?
Wait until the fall, or in the spring- do not transplant in the summer- unless it is a cool/overcast day and you can water the transplant regularly (2-3 times/week) for the first few weeks.

When you do move it, dig as much of the soil around the transplant as possible, and move it all intact to the desired location. Because it is a transplant, I wouldn't fertilize it for the first few weeks for fear of fertilizer burn, save compost that is mixed with the soil around the new hole. Mulch the transplant and water regularly. After a few weeks, you can add some potassium to the soil to help stimulate root production, or a good all purpose fertilizer.

Tulip tress (Liriodendrum) can do well in full-sun or part-shade, but remember they can grow up to 100 feet with an 80' wide canopy- so be sure to put it somewhere it can be encouraged to grow to full size.

Also, if there is a tulip tree nearby that it first originated from, take some soil samples from around the drip line and create a slurry (add lots of water to all of the soil) so that it is kind of watery, substitute one of your waterings with the slurry mixture. Many trees rely on microrhyzae (specie-specific micro-organisms that live in the soil) for better growth. Replace the soil samples with a topsoil/compost mix.

Enjoy!

When is the Skagit Valley tulip Festival going to be in 2008?

2011-11-18T01:05:00.003-08:00

Anyone know when is the tulip festival going to held in 2008? anyone know the date? thank you so much

When is the Skagit Valley tulip Festival going to be in 2008?
It's the entire month of April every year - http://www.tulipfestival.org/ This year's info isn't up yet but that's the site that will give the schedule of events.
Reply:Contact the chamber of commerce for Mount Vernon. They should have the information for you.
Reply:There is something going on every weekend in April. I lived in that area for several years and here are a few tips. Don't stop in the middle of the road and block traffic. Remember that the locals still have to get to and from work and stopping traffic causes people to be late. Don't trample the flowers by going out in the fields. These flowers are the livelihood of Skagit county and trampling them causes them to lose money. Use proper manners when dealing with the locals. They may need your business, but there is no need to act like you are doing them a favor and be snotty.

Detailed diagram of anatomy of tulip/orchid?

2011-11-18T01:05:00.002-08:00

I have a project for bio and i have to find the root cross section, the longituindal pictue of the root, ross section of the stemm, leaf anatomy, morphology of yoyur floweirng plant, morphology of a flower, growth of the pollen tube and double fertilization, produciton of fruit, and the develpment of new seeds and i have to find all this and label the correct parts for a flowering or fruiot bearing plant. I have chosen a tulip or an orcchid but i cant find ANY sites to help me with this....could you givve me some GOOD suggestions, because this is due soon and i NEED AS MUCH HELP AS I CAN GET!!!

Detailed diagram of anatomy of tulip/orchid?
Tulips and orchids are both monocots. You can find diagrams and photomicrographs of monocot roots, stems, and leaves at:

http://www.wsu.edu/~hillerl/hort202/202p...

There is a labeled diagram of a phalanopsis orchid flower at:

http://www.orchidexperts.com/orchid-diag...

Some great photomicrographs of pollen formation and pollen tube growth can be found at:

http://images.iasprr.org/lily/male.shtml

and the bottom of: http://www.cepceb.ucr.edu/members/lord.h...

Image of orchid fruit at:

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/gal...

And orchid seed at:

http://www4.nau.edu/electron/photogaller...

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If I cut off a tulip bud before it opens with it then open in water?

2011-11-18T01:05:00.001-08:00

last year i lost a whole row of tulip buds to the squirls or maybe it was a rabbit? The buds all came up and were about 2 days from opening and then they were all chopped off at the head. Some thing must really like the sweet flowers.

If I cut off a tulip bud before it opens with it then open in water?
Your flowers should open if cut and put in water. Try getting a can of cayenne pepper to spread around your tulips. Just by chance it may chase the critters away.

Also, if you are familiar with the tiny garlic tops that grow on garlic, plant them in between your flowers. This may help defer some types of bugs.
Reply:put coffee grounds around them - animals don't like it and the flowers love it
Reply:They should open for you if they are fully developed and colored. I put little circular cages around my tulips to protect them from rabbits, but if the deer come by, I am out of luck.

What is the cheapest way to reach Keukenhof "Tulip Gardens"?

2011-11-18T01:05:00.000-08:00

hi. I am staying in Aachen, Germany. I am planning to visit tulip gardens in Netherlands. I am lookingout for the cheapest mode of public transport to reach The tulip gardens. My closest railway station in Netherlans is HEERLEN. It will be possible for me to take a connecting train from there too.

looking forward to ur timely reply,

Cheers

What is the cheapest way to reach Keukenhof "Tulip Gardens"?
you have to take the train to Leiden, the keuken hof is in Lisse but they don't have a trainstation. so you take the train to leiden and from there you take the 54 bus that takes you to the park.

from Heerlen it is 3 hours of a train ride and it will cost you 23.50 round trip on a saturday i looked for you on www.ns.nl you can go there and see for yourself and fill in when you leave and such

good luck and lots of fun i must warn you it's easter weekend and it will be very very crowded but it's worth it, i am going myself got some free tickets.
Reply:I also went from Leiden in the bus that was going to Keukenhof, just like the dutchcutie explained. It was great and lovely! Good luck!
Reply:Dutchcutie has it correct. Train to Leiden and then the 54 bus to the park. I love the Keukenhof, wish I was going with you.

How do I care for tulip bulbs after the flowers die?

2011-11-18T01:04:00.002-08:00

I have some tulip bulbs in a glass vase. There is no soil in the vase, just some plastic spikes the bulbs sit on and there is water up to the roots. There were no care instructions included, so I'm wondering how to care for the bulbs so they grow again.

How do I care for tulip bulbs after the flowers die?
actually i have the same thing with the spikes lol ... actually u can grow them again .. just cut off all the roots make a nice clean bulb again and it will sprout .. all you need is some loop warm water and a place in the sun ... also what i did was put some dark paper around the bottom of the vase since roots dont like light at all.. also maybe use a very little bit of some organic plant food i bet they are hungry lol

(i bought mine at costco lol )

p.s make sure your water line does not go over the bulb, just let in touch the bottom of the bulb untill u see roots hanging then u can lower the water level
Reply:they probobly won't bloom again. the bolbs were forced to bloom and it sucks all the energy out of them. IF you want to try take them out of the pot cut off the stems close to the bulb dry for several days then store in a cool dry dark place till spring.Plant a see what happens.
Reply:if there rooting allready place then in some dirt inside till spring frost is over then plant out doors. if the have not started new roots yet just plant in the out doors about 6 inches deep
Reply:put them in soil and feed them with plant food wait 6 weeks till leaves die down naturally cos this feeds the bulbs or they wont flower next year then snip off the leaves and put out in garden they will come up again next year you will need the soil to get moist in between now and next spring when they flower
Reply:Turtle lover has the right idea. Don't expect them to bloom again this Spring. With luck they will produce new foliage this year. This year's new foliage will feed the bulb for a bloom next year.

Tulip tree bud?

2011-11-18T01:04:00.001-08:00

I have a couple snippets off of a tulip tree, just a few buds that haven't flowered yet. Can I plant the buds and will they grow to a tree? Or can I put the end of the piece of branch with buds into water and will it grow or blossom? I know you can do this with some plants like pussy willows and bamboo.

Tulip tree bud?
Hello, not really sure. But if I am not mistaken rhododendrons are started by planting buds. Check with freeplants.com they have a garden question area.

If you put the buds in water, consider hanging on to the dead flowers for a while, just to see if the dead flowers develop tulip tree seeds. Rose of Sharon seeds are found in the dead flowers.
Reply:this isn't really an answer, but a notification.

tulip tree flowers let out these little pointy seeds, and when going barefoot, it hurts a lot when stepping on them. Trust me, it's from personal experience
Reply:Flower buds can not be propagated as you propose, and unfortunately, tulip tree does not propagate well vegetatively, except from stump sprouts. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_man...

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Are there still any more tulip fields at this time in Netherlands?

2011-11-18T01:04:00.000-08:00

Planning for a bicycle tour in the tulip fields

Are there still any more tulip fields at this time in Netherlands?
hhmmmm sorry , but you are really too late, it's all bloomed out but you can still enjoy the country with out it, you will find it so relaxing that we have great biking routes and don't have to share the road with cars hahahaha

enjoy your trip
Reply:i did that! it was mid april of this year, i went to Keukenhof and bicycled around the tulip fields, was amazingly beautiful, but i think the tulips came early this year, so the season is now over. Would definitely recommend you doing it next year though!
Reply:I'm sorry for you! the tulips period is finished!
Reply:forget it! no more tulips left in the field during this time! you'r about 1 month too late!
Reply:I am afraid you are a little late, but, next time you go, try Kuekenhoff. Not sure of spelling. In Holland.

It's the most Beautiful area I have ever seen.
Reply:You will definitely want to check out Haarlem. That's the epicenter of current tulip production (it's also quite flat - not sure that's a good thing or bad thing for your bike trip). Have a look at the follwoing link:

http://www.visitholland.nl/visit-holland...
Reply:....last week this week then finished

What is the current Ottawa tulip bloom index (20080428)?

2011-11-18T01:03:00.003-08:00

I'm planning to visit Ottawa to see the tulips during the weekend May 3/4 (Tulip festival). What is the bloom index now? Will I see any tulips? When will be the best time for me to go?

Thanks

What is the current Ottawa tulip bloom index (20080428)?
Tulips are starting to bloom now, and preperations are being made for the festival..it all looks good for your weekend as the weather forcast is calling for Sun and 20degree Celcius weather.

The afternoons are the best times for full bloom, but you'll also get the crowds of people..

Enjoy!
Reply:what they said ^, only thing is that I think it's supposed to rain for the next few days? I checked both yahoo and weather network and it looks pretty dismal and a little cold for the next week :s
Reply:Yes, there are tulips out now...enjoy :)

How long does a tulip bloom last?

2011-11-18T01:03:00.002-08:00

I'd like to know-- how long does a tulip's bloom last on average?

How long does a tulip bloom last?
This will depend on two factors: first, the type of climate where you live and two, how quickly the flower is pollinated. We live in Southern NM and some springs are very mild, the bees aren't too active and our tulips will last two or three weeks. During warmer springs or when the bees are very active, our blooms will only last a week, maybe week and a half.
Reply:for cut flowers, no more than 4-5 days(and that's if you bought them tight)

for the ones on the ground, they usually last a week or two.
Reply:A few days.....or sometimes a week or so....it depends on if you talking about a cut flower or one that grows in the garden.

How do you start tulip tree seeds?

2011-11-18T01:03:00.001-08:00

I have some tulip tree seeds obtained from a tree in Indiana. They are sort of similar to the "helicopter" seeds from a maple tree, but VERY VERY hard. How do I start them. Do I somehow removed the outer casing, or just soak the whole thing in water or moist dirt or ???? I don't see how the seed can sprout through that hard casing. Anyone who has done this, please reply. Also, how fast do these grow? How long before first flowers? Thanks any and all.

How do you start tulip tree seeds?
Hi Grumpy -

I believe that Tulip Tree seeds (and their 'winged' nature) are going to go beyond just soaking. Now is a good time to plant the seeds - but, you are coming close to the end of the season because the seeds require some cold period (such as some flower bulbs) in order to germinate.

Tulip Tree (Liriodendrum sp) is not difficult to germinate - but, the amount of seeds (viability as we call it) in these species is low - so, you will not get a seedling for every seed which you plant. You should remove and break open the wing like structures on each seed. Then, store them in the refridge for about 2-3 months (the reason I said now may be good to plant is because it is still cold out - and this may 'mimic' the natural cold season better than if you were to plant them during the Summertime).

Plant them indoors in sterile potting soils (which you can buy at a nursery - or mix half peat and half vermiculite also at your nursery/hardware store). Then, wrap the entire contraption up in a plastic bag - soil, pot, and broken and refridged up seeds - and wait about 6-10 weeks for germination. Once they germinate, open up holes in the plastic 'greenhouse' to allow air to come in and not to promote fungus. As they get larger, remove the plastic all together and start to expose them to outdoor conditions very slowly -- have your patience ready because it will probably be 2-3 years before you have something which you can begin to plant outdoors as young trees, etc.

I love these trees - just feel comfortable breaking up the winged seeds, refridge to keep them in a cold spell, then plant and wait.

Great luck to you - and dont be so grumpy! :)

Chris
Reply:You're welcome; its great to hear my answers get appreciated. Just try to work thru breaking the wings and remember that the # of seedlings u get will be low after you give them the needed cold period. Report It

Reply:place seeds in a cup with wet paper towel on the bottom dont let the towel dry out it should germinate
Reply:_______________________________________

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvic...

On favorable sites the success of regeneration can usually be determined by the size and vigor of the seedlings at the end of the third year. Height growth during the first year ranges from a few centimeters to more than 0.3 m (1 ft) on the best sites. With full light, rapid height growth begins the second year, and at the end of 5 years trees may be 3 to 5.5 in (10 to 18 ft) tall. During its seedling and sapling stages, yellow-poplar is capable of making extremely rapid growth. An 11-year-old natural seedling 15.2 m (50 ft) tall has been recorded.

______________________________________...

-I just picked up one already 3 inches tall from the ground. Yes, the seeds you have might not even grow. In my front yard, I have 3 Tulip Trees that are stuck together at the base which are 2.5feet thick each and 100 feet tall. Only God knows how many seeds fall from that tree/trees, but in my whole front yard, I might find 3 or 4 shoots a year.

In my back yard is a much smaller Tulip Tree 40-45feet tall, it rarely produces flowers. It produced flowers 2 years ago, then early last year didn't, and then mid to late last year the leafs fell off very early and then leaves grew back on the bottom branches. Right now the tree in my front yard is starting to produce leaves everywhere, even the small 1foot tall one I have in a pot is, but the one in the back almost seems dead, maybe it's just too early to tell. THE THING IS that there are 4 large PINE TREES 100 FEET TALL within 10-15 of it. The giant one in the front yard has no trees around it for 50-100 feet. SO, what I'm trying to say is when you are finally able to grow it and plant it, DON'T PUT IT NEXT TO ANY TREE OR ANYTHING FOR 50FEET.

THE AVERAGE HEIGHT FOR A FULL GROWN TULIP TREE IS 100-150 FEET, some old ones have grown nearly 250FEET.

HAAA, Look at this baby!

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...

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Scientific indentification of a tulip?

2011-11-18T01:03:00.000-08:00

i just wanted to check couple things about the scientific classifications of the tulip...

1)scientific name : Tulipa sp.

2) classification in phylum : magnoliophyta

thanks!

Scientific indentification of a tulip?
Scientific name: Tulipa species

Kingdom: Plantae

Subkingdom: Tracheophyta

Superphylum : Spermatophyta

Phylum : Magnoliophyta

How do I store tulip bulbs until I am ready to plant them?

2011-11-18T01:02:00.003-08:00

I want to plant some tulip bulbs in a pot for inside the house but do not know how to store them until I am ready to plant them.

How do I store tulip bulbs until I am ready to plant them?
I keep them in my produce bin in the refrigerator, but if you do, don't keep apples by them because of a toxic gas apples put off to bulbs.
Reply:They should be kept cool and dry, perhaps in a bag with holes in it or an onion sack; or even in a pair of tights or pantyhose.
Reply:Keep bulbs in cold, 37 degree F to 42 degree F.

Not too dry room. They need cold for six weeks.

Garage or garden shed, if water does not freeze in there,

is good place to store tulip, lili or other " cold " bulbs.
Reply:I keep mine outside in the cold. If you use a free plastic container (i.e. milk carton, tea bottle) that's been discarded clean it first, leave the lid off, put a few small air holes around the sides, put some dirt inside, then the bulbs, cover w/more dirt. The dirt keeps them from absolute frost bit and the cold air preserves the bulbs until it time to plant them in the Spring.
Reply:i have been told to store them in a closed paper sack.

How close may a tulip poplar be to a house and still avoid root damage to the slab foundation?

2011-11-18T01:02:00.002-08:00

Our 10-year-old, 30' tulip poplar tree was about 16 feet away until we added on to the back of our house. Now it's only about 6 feet away. It's beautiful and provides great shade where it is really needed. We don't want to cut it down if it poses no threat to our foundation.

How close may a tulip poplar be to a house and still avoid root damage to the slab foundation?
Most residential warranty companies use the canopy of the full-grown tree as the minimum distance from the home. For example, if a Oak tree has a canopy of 40 feet diameter when it is fully grown, then the trunk of the tree is to be a minimum of 20 feet away. That is a typical example.

If you are fond of your tree, then consider getting bid for installing a "root sheild." As such a trench will be dug about 6 feet down and around 20 feet long near the exposed part of the house. Concrete will be placed in the trench along with steel reinforcing.

The only problem with that is that often the roots that are removed for the trench will wind up killing the tree anyway.

Sorry, but this will not be an easy decision. Were it mine to make, the tree would probably go.
Reply:Depending on the soil composition, construction may have caused serious damage to the tree's root system - tulip trees have big squishy, fleshy roots which are easily damaged.

You might not see any damage to the house, but that tree is only going to get bigger. Unless the tree is a fastigiate form [I will assume it isn't given that you say it gives great shading], roots won't be the only issue - the branches alone can get out beyond that six feet and cause damage of their own.

In my experience, having substantial trees that close to a building tends never to turn out well unless their growth is being artificially restrained using underground membranes or the like.

I would recommend having a chat with a local tree surgeon - he would be far better able to assess any potential trouble.

I have a potted tulip plant. Flowers died but leaves still green.Can I repot them?

2011-11-18T01:02:00.001-08:00

My tulip flower died, but leaves still green. Can I re pot them and they still live?

I have a potted tulip plant. Flowers died but leaves still green.Can I repot them?
Sure you can. It would be wasted effort on your part, though. Tulips only bloom once per year. It would be better (as suggested) to put them in the ground.
Reply:You should take them outside and plant them around 4-6 inches deep. Cut the flower and flower stem off but do not cut the leaves off. This is their food for the year. Water them along with all of your other plants. When the leaves turn brown and yellow, cut them off. Keep watering them as usual. Next spring, when they start growing again, give them a shot of fertilizer. Digging some bone meal around the sides a few inches deep will help also. Come next spring they will flower again. Possibly a few babies with them.
Reply:No, but if you live where the winters aren't too cold you can plant them in the ground outside, Don't cut the leaves off, plant deep and you may get tulips next year. Feed well in the autumn and protect from squirrels. (I use moth balls in and around plantings)

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For anyone who grow tulip and poppy??

2011-11-18T01:02:00.000-08:00

I need to know how much water I need to grow tulip and poppy seeds. Thank you!!!

For anyone who grow tulip and poppy??
Poopies don't need much water, once established. Growing them from seed can be tricky though. Keep the soil moist untill they are small plants.

Tulips, you plant bulbs for. Plant the large end down, tip up, about 6 inches down, in the fall. You don't need to water them at all. Ignore them and they'll come up.

How well they do will depend on your climate, and if they like it.

What would eat green tulip leaves?

2011-11-18T01:01:00.003-08:00

We planted a whole lot of tulip bulbs last year and something is eating the leaves. How do we detere it?

What would eat green tulip leaves?
Bunnies and deer and an occasional squirrel!

There is a product that smells of rotten eggs called DEER OFF. You must apply it after every rain or watering, but if you do a good job it works the critters will not touch your bulbs.

I have heard that DRY BLOOD. It is a nutrient for bulbs that you can buy in a garden shop will be offensive to animals also.
Reply:Yes, it is deer. Try putting shavings of the bar soap Irish Spring around the plants. My parents have done this for years and have had great success.
Reply:Deer--they adore tulips.It is difficult to deter.I gave up,and plant daffodils now instead--they hate daffs.
Reply:use bug spray or if its an animal, put a small fence around them
Reply:Its probably deer. To deter them there are lots of products that repel deer. Most of them stink to high heaven. Personally I use fox urine because its the most natural. You can buy this at a local sporting good store that sells hunting supplies.

How close may a tulip poplar be to a house and not pose the threat of root damage to the slab foundation?

2011-11-18T01:01:00.002-08:00

80's toy small flower pot with tulip and fairy is inside after water poured in side of pot, what is this toy?

2011-11-18T01:01:00.001-08:00

I had this toy when I was little. I'm thinking mid 80's. It was a small flower pot with a tulip in it. there was a tiny hole in the side of the pot next to the tulip and when you poured water into it the flower woudl magically rise and open up and inside there was a tiny little fairy that could be removed and played with. i really need to know that name of this toy so I can at least find a picture of it, I'd really like to buy the toy itself. It helped my little cousin through the death of her mother back then and I want to buy her one now that we're grown. thanks.

80's toy small flower pot with tulip and fairy is inside after water poured in side of pot, what is this toy?
They were called Fairy Winkles.

There is one on eBay with picture (link below)

Here is the link for the commercial

http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commerc...

Enjoy.

new year lily

Are tulip dresses still in style?

2011-11-18T01:01:00.000-08:00

My prom is soon and I need to buy a dress, I saw a really nice one that's a tulip dress. It's still pretty fancy and not casual. I know that tulip dresses were kind of popular last summer. Is it still okay for me to wear it for June (4 months from now)? Or has it already gone out of fashion? Please help!

Are tulip dresses still in style?
They're still in :D but it doesn't matter if it's in or not, just wear what you like and what you feel comfortable in
Reply:no
Reply:idk if there in still ask ur freinds if u shuld wear it

Blue tulip/ Mendel theory of heredity, Genetic Questions?

2011-11-18T01:00:00.001-08:00

1. At the present time, there is no suck thing as an all-blue tulip. The first one found will be quite valuable. How might a breeder increase the chances of finding a blue tulip?

2. Before Mendel, the chief theory of heredity was "blood-line inheritance." According to this theory, the parents' traits are blended in the offspring, just as two liquids blend when mixed together. Mendel's theory rested on the idea that traits are transmitted by particles (genes) and do not blend. Give evidence in support of the older theory. Then show how the results of Mendel's experiments fail to fit that theory.

Any help with these questions is greatly appreciated!

Blue tulip/ Mendel theory of heredity, Genetic Questions?
1. I can give a cool website where you try and make a "black tulip"..its actually quite tricky and takes me a while to do it, but once you see the "genotpes" shown as colours, its easier.

2. I guess the one that jumps to mind in concomplete dominance where you do get a mixing of parental characters eg red = RR, white = rr and Rr=pink

Also multiple alleles that factor in like skin colour where many alleles contribute and you can get a range anywhere in bwt the parental characters

Basically anything that is NOT controlled by complete dominance. Mendel was lucky ( or clever or both) in that the traits he chose were complete dominance where you show either the dominant or recessive trait. eg round or wrinkled seeds, tall or short......so 3 genotypes and TWO phenotypes
Reply:I can definately answer question 2 for you!

- The older theory is correct in the sense that the parents "bloodlines" do mix like two liquids that blend. Take for example a white rose and a red one- When you put them together, using the older theory, every single one of their offspring would be pink.

While Mendel proved that red roses and white roses do make pink roses, he further proved that not all their offspring would be pink thus discrediting the older theory.

Genes (or genetic particles) do play a part. Mendel discovered that when crossing a red rose with a white rose only 50% of the offspring would be pink while 25% would be white and 25% red.

While this is just a basic example (Mendel actually used pea plants and fruit flies) it illustrates Mendels theory and 1:2:1 ratio.

My Tulip got sun damage what should i do?

2011-11-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

hi i got a Tulip plant from my gf today, but i was stupid and i forgot it in the car for 4 hrs under the sun. now is kinda dry up. what should i do to take care of it? i never have a Tulip before. i'm a total noob on this... please help me out... thank you %26gt;_%26lt;

My Tulip got sun damage what should i do?
fill sink and put pot in sink so it covers pot hold until there is more bubble's then let drain and put in a sunny spot and i hope this helps because i love tulips iv got dutch blood in me all the best
Reply:get a new tulip plant

Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs in state of Maryland as of Jan. 13 '07?

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Tulip bulbs can still be planted if they will get the required coldness to help them when it is time for them to show their tips. Tulips need the cold plus the period of dormancy to produce. You basically can plant bulb for spring till the ground freezes and we have that yet to happen here on the east coast be it Pa or else where. I would give it a shot you have nothing to loose really except for maybe if the rains keep up them rotting. Keep that in mind since we have also been very wet. Let us know how it turns out if you do try it. I would love to know.

Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs in state of Maryland as of Jan. 13 '07?
What do the planting instructions say on the package of bulbs? If it doesn't say, then look up that info on the internet %26amp; it should tell.
Reply:If the ground is not frozen you can plant tulips.
Reply:Nope. They say to do it in the Fall because they figure the ground will be too hard (frozen). It's warm enough to be able to dig, but cold enough to keep them dormant. You'll be fine to do it now.
Reply:you can put them in as soon as the ground is free of frost.
Reply:WELL WITH THE WEATHER AVERAGE TEMP SO FAR IS 50 SOMETHING YOU COULD HAVE A SHOT! THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS ARE OUT SO WHY NOT !
Reply:As far as I understand the rule of thumb is when the fall flowers are blooming plant your spring bulbs. And when you spring flowers are blooming plant your fall bulbs. Tulips are spring bulbs so it is too late now.

Brushing Teeth

Is it possible to make a tulip using origami? if so, how?

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Complete instructions, with pictures, here:

http://www.origami-instructions.com/orig...

Is it possible to make a tulip using origami? if so, how?
No it's not possible, when you plant the paper it gets all soggy.
Reply:I'm sure you'll love this:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_paper_crafts...

Step-by-step tulip origami art.

And they've got photos too...... Fantastic, eh!
Reply:It is but I could not begin to explain hare I suggest you go to the library and get a book on the art
Reply:No
Reply:follow the yellow brick road open this and it will show you how

http://www.musicforthegoddess.com/parent...

What is the difference between a tulip tree and a magnolia tree?

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The lady at the garden center of Lowe's said a tulip tree is actually a variety of magnolia.

What is the difference between a tulip tree and a magnolia tree?
The Tulip tree belongs to Magnoliaceae family and is known as The King of the Magnolias..... The only difference between a magnolia and a tulip tree is a tulip is deciduous..meaning it loses its leaves in winter. and the color of its flowers, which are green and orange. A magnolia is evergreen...at least the one most people think of when they think magnolia...large, fragrant white blooms with a glossy, deep green leaf.

What do i do once my tulip flowers open fully and start to die?

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Once the flower blooms and then dies back, cut off "only" the flower stalk, all the way down. Leave the green leaves intact, for they are the food supply and energy that feeds the bulb for next years blooms. When the leaves turn brown and dry up, you can cut them off at ground level. That's it!

What happens if you inject a tulip bulb with food coloring?

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it mutates into a strange thing called a fergie ferg and makes strange noises

What happens if you inject a tulip bulb with food coloring?
You get a colored tulip bulb....are you trying to create different colored tulips? If so this is not going to help you. It takes year of cross pollination and experimentation to come up with some of the beautiful colors tulips now come in.
Reply:your neighbors will make fun of you behind your back, if they aren't doing that already.
Reply:Any flower that is white will absorb the color you choose. You see that often with carnations. They are dyed blue alot.
Reply:it would probably rot, or develop a fungus. the color of the flower would not change,as its determined by genetics.
Reply:Any flower that is white will absorb the color you choose. You see that often with carnations. They are dyed blue alot.

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Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?

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As long as the soil isn't frozen it's not too late. *Hint* Be sure to plant in groups with the pointy end up and add in a small amount of Bone Meal.

Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?
As long as the soil is going to stay cold and you can still work it, you should be ok to plant tulip bulbs. They require a certain period of cold to bloom - something on the order of 12 to 14 weeks, depending on the variety - so I think you're in good shape. Enjoy!
Reply:Its perfect time to plant tulips and they look beautiful around this time.
Reply:As long as you can work the ground you are ok. Just remember that tulip bulbs want to go deep...about 6 to 8 inches. Dig down six to 8 inches and then make sure the soil is loose below the 6 inches before planting. Many people dig down the 6 inches and dont loosen the soil below. This loosening alllows the roots to spread easily and grow in a healthy fashion.
Reply:Not at all--they recommend that you plant them in September, October or November, but they'll still grow if you plant them throughout the winter, as long as they get a solid freeze before spring.
Reply:This is actually the ideal time to plant tulip bulbs. Plant them six to 8 inches from the TOP of the bulb, for the large flowered types.The species types usually are planted a little shallower. You can actually plant them any time you can get a shovel into the ground, I have bought them on clearance and planted them in January, and they were fine. They bloomed really late, tho, not until May. The following year they bloomed on time.
Reply:Tulip BulbsTulips must be planted in the late fall or in early winter; You can grow tulips under deciduous trees where it's too shady for bloom later; Plant food ...

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I have 4 huge bags of tulip and daffodil bulbs, I forgot to plant! Is it too late?

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I bought these in the summer and forgot about them, I really want to plant them, is it too late? I am in Portland Oregon.

If the answer is no and it is too late, can I force them?

I have 4 huge bags of tulip and daffodil bulbs, I forgot to plant! Is it too late?
depends on their condition. if they still look fresh and not shrivelled or spongy and dry, then go ahead and plant them. they will put out green leaves but may not flower or flower sparsley this spring but they should do well the following spring. Make sure and leave the leaves on all the plants until they dry and brown, otherwise, if you remove them, the bulb will not be able to store up enough energy for the following year.
Reply:no,not too late, but they may not bloom this year

bulbs should be planted in the fall
Reply:No! It's not too late. February is the month you're supposed to plant them for them to bloom in the spring.

You are good to go!
Reply:Hopefully you've kept the bulbs in a cool area. If they have begun to sprout, you should try to force them instead of planting. If the bulbs are withered and dried out, it's doubtful they will ever bloom.

If the ground is frozen, you will need to clear off the snow, take off the leaf cover and dig well past the frozen soil. Choose a place that will warm up early in the spring, someplace sunny. Throw some bone meal into the planting bed.

If the soil is not yet frozen, get them into the ground as soon as possible, because the longer the bulbs have to set roots and develop in the ground, the earlier and better they will bloom.

You can force them inside, yes, but generally those bulbs are the huge #1 premium bulbs. The bulk bagged bulbs generally don't do as well forced. Sometimes the smalller bulk bulbs will only send up leaves instead of a flower.

Set the bulbs you want to force in trays of pebbles, and water once, thoroughly. Planted, forced bulbs need several weeks of chilled conditions (not frozen) to imitate the outdoor dormancy period. A non-heated garage is good. Then bring them up into the light and warmer house and water them well.
Reply:Plant them outside...NOW..and you stand a chance that they will grow..i live in Vancouver BC and I just planted some about 2 weeks ago and already they are up a bit..but you should do it now..like today or yesterday.
Reply:they will grow
Reply:if they are soft and rotten throw them out
Reply:Refrigerate them in paper bag until spring, then plant them.
Reply:I bought a bag of daffodil and iris bulbs about 6 years ago on clearance at the end of the growing season. I threw them in the garage and forgot about them until two summers ago when I rediscovered them while doing Spring cleaning. I planted them and they grew just fine, but they didn't bloom until the second year.

The worst thing that could happen is they don't grow...which

I have faith they will. I think it is a chance you should be willing to take! :0)
Reply:Plant them. The worse thing that could happen is nothing. And if nothing happens then you'll know to plant them earlier next year.

Do you half to dig up tulip blubs befor planting other flowers?

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Never cut back the foliage on bulb flowers. The leaves are used to make food to be stored in the bulb for next years growth. If you remove the leaves it reduces the strength of the bulb. If you continue to do it each year the bulbs will be weak and prone to didease, plus the flowers will be poorer.

If you want to plant something else, plant just in front of the tulips. Perennials are best as they are beginning to grow strongly just as tulips are fading. The perennial growth will soon hide the unsightly tulip leaves.

Remember that you should add fertlizer or organic matter to your soil each year to feed all these plants.

There is an alternative where you dig up the bulbs with the foliage and re-plant them elsewhere until the leaves die back.

Do you half to dig up tulip blubs befor planting other flowers?
I never have. I just leave them some room and plant around them.
Reply:Not unless you no longer want the tulip any more.
Reply:No you do not. Tulip are a spring flower if your going to plant annuals then just cut back the tulip and plant your flower. If you want to plant perennials then you will over crowd your tulips and you will want to dig them up and replant them elsewhere.

I got a Valentine present of tulip bulbs in water and they have now finished blooming. What do I do next?

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Take them out of the water.....let them dry out. Keep them in a dry place, can be your garage or basement pretty much anywhere. (Place them in a brown paper bag after they are good and dried out) Next fall plant them....next spring you will have your tulips again! Some people dig their bulbs each year and replant in the fall, but they will do fine year after year just leaving them in the ground. Good Luck!!

I got a Valentine present of tulip bulbs in water and they have now finished blooming. What do I do next?
Bulbs that have been forced usually have lost too much strength to be a good outdoor plant next year. You could plant the bulbs about 6-8 inches deep outside in an out-of-the way place, but in my opinion, you will only get straggling leaves in the coming years, with a random single tulip now and then.
Reply:Wait till next valentines day in about 11 months

When are you supposed to plant tulip bulbs?

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Here's a tip. My wife will be planting another couple of hundred bulbs tomorrow. We use an auger bit (available at garden stores) and put it in my cordless drill. (although a corded drill with an extension cord will work just fine!). You'll be shocked (no pun!) at how easy it is. Drill, drop the bulb and stomp the hole shut. You can add blood meal or fertilizer if you wish. As long as you can drill the hole in the ground, it's not too late. It is such an easy way, you will plant many more bulbs than ever before.

When are you supposed to plant tulip bulbs?
Tulip bulbs are generally planted in the fall; however, if the ground is still unfrozen and workable, go ahead and plant them. As long as they have the chilling time they need, they should bloom next spring with no problem.
Reply:They are supposed to be planted in the fall....if you can, its not to late to do so now. That way they will be up and blooming in the spring.
Reply:You are suppose to before the first frost but if you have't had very much snow and your ground is not frozen then you can plant them now and cover them with straw really good. You can also make you a place in your house if you have the room, then you willl have them before anyone else does.
Reply:it's not too late
Reply:The best time is in the Fall, usually 6-12 inches depending on your frost level where you live.
Reply:You plant Tulip bulbs in the fall before the last hard frost when the ground becomes to frozen to work. I might also suggest that if you want really large flowers in the spring, that after you dig the hole for the bulb put in a handful of Miracle Grow garden mix (not Miracle Grow potting soil) then put in the bulb. The add boost this gives the roots of your bulb is well worth it.
Reply:before 1st frost. Oops...is it too late?
Reply:about 2 months ago.
Reply:Generally before first frost, which is the ground getting frozen. If your ground isn't frozen, go for it.
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Reply:in the fall
Reply:all according to where you are, now or actually last month or oct, in the north, if your ground is frozen now its a bit late. or in the middle of the country you can wait till jan if you wish, and here in the south west we keep them in the fridge and plant about a month before we want them to flower, since it starts to warm nicely in feb you could plant them in jan here too.

What do I do with the Tulip Bulbs in the glass vase from Costco now that the blooms have died?

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You can store them in a cool dry dark place until fall when you can plant them in the ground

What do I do with the Tulip Bulbs in the glass vase from Costco now that the blooms have died?
Save the bulbs and plant them in the ground next fall.

flower arrangements

When can I transplant a bloomed tulip?

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The best time to move them is six weeks after they have bloomed, or, if you can remember where they are, in the fall. Use a garden fork to dig them up, taking care not to stab the bulbs. Make sure the new location is sunny and well drained. Then fork over the soil, adding compost or manure, and replant the bulbs. Add bloom fertilizer to the soil to help them on their way.

When can I transplant a bloomed tulip?
Sunday morning at 8 o colck sharp
Reply:Your tulip bloomed indoors right? If you live in a warm place, you could do it now. If you expect frost soon - don't do it. You know the tulip will only be in bloom for a short time. I went to Holland a few years ago and found the people plant their bulbs in individual pots. They plant the entire pot in the spring and dig up the pot when the blooms are over and plant something else, saving the potted blub for next year in a cold place.

I was given a bunch of tulip bulbs, what do I do with them til fall?

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They will survive, but it won't hurt to go ahead and plant them now. They need to go through a frost season before they will bloom...so they won't bloom until next spring. If you decide not to plant right now store in a cool, dry, dark place...basement maybe.

I was given a bunch of tulip bulbs, what do I do with them til fall?
You didn't mention where you live, so you may wish to check on local conditions first.

In California, we have to put ours in the refrigerator, as in my area, we don't have the frosts that tulips need to grow.

Good advise on the foliage, don't cut until, it has turned brown. The foliage creates food for your bulb for next year.
Reply:be best to go ahead and plant them now..do not cut off the greenery.cut off greenery after it is all brown..this helps the bulb store food for next year...also when you put them in the ground add bonemeal or some kind of bulb food and water well but dont drown

next yr you should have plenty of blooms
Reply:Plant them as soon as possible - they won't survive until fall out of the ground. They won't bloom this year, but in the spring you should get lots of lovely blooms.
Reply:put them in the refrigerator I ordered bulbs from spring hill last fall but did not want to plant them because I was moving and I called the company and that's what they told me to do so I kept them there for 8 months and I planted them a couple of weeks ago and they are starting to grow now

We did some edging around tulip bed took off the sod all the tulips just flopped what happened?

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It could just be your timing - tulips are usually early spring bloomers then they flop and need to be cut back and they will bloom again next year. Mine have finished blooming and have flopped over, I'll be cutting them back this week.

We did some edging around tulip bed took off the sod all the tulips just flopped what happened?
Tulips are fragile and sensitive to small changes in moisture. You either had some incidental contact with them during this work or forgot to water the bed after disturbing it - removing cover on beds will cause some accelerated wicking of moisture off the bed (it is like removing the mulch from it) so I normally just avoid touching a bed while tulips are in bloom in it - now you can prop them up and water them and they should finish out their bloom and retire normally - they will be fine next year.
Reply:their roots aren't that long , they probably just bloomed and are done until next spring

After tulip bulbs bloom and the flower is gone and you cut the roots to the bulb do you cut the foliage down?

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also?

After tulip bulbs bloom and the flower is gone and you cut the roots to the bulb do you cut the foliage down?
Once tulips blossom the flower will have a seed head and all the nutrients in the bulb will be spent to make the seed. In order to keep the bulb healthy and strong for next year you should cut off the seed head and compost it and leave the leaves on as long as you can. This way the leaves will produce energy to be sent back to the bulb for next year. After the leaves start to fade you can cut them down and let the bulb grow for another year. Most bulbs send out bulb lets under ground to produce more bulbs for the following years. As the leaves make energy for next year you could apply some super phosphate to the soil. Super phosphate and bone meal or bulb fertiliser are the same. If you use bone meal or bulb booster it will attract dogs and other carnivores to the area looking for food, and they will dig looking for a bone.
Reply:You want to leave the foliage standing for as long as you can....that is how it's getting it's nutrients to make beautiful blooms next year. You can cut back the stem that had the flower head on it...but I would leave the foliage standing.
Reply:if your tulips are in a forcing bowl with no dirt, just take them out and put them in a pot with dirt. do not water at all, except maybe once when you put them in the dirt.

After they go brown, the bulbs are "dormant" and can even be placed into a paper bag. then plant out in fall. iif you don't have cold enough winters, put the bag of bulbs in the fridge in fall for about 6 to 8 weeks (crisper drawer OK too)

If in the ground, cut off just the flowerhead (you can cut the stem down to where it meets the leaves for a better look) and then let them naturally turn. yellow is OK; as long as still not green. Brown is best. then cut to ground or leave 1"stubs so you know where they are.

If in a pot, cut off flower head when done blooming, then just tuck pot away and forget about it til fall. then replant in pot with fresh dirt, or plant in the ground.
Reply:You must leave the foilage on until it turns brown.Cut nothing off.It is from the leaves that the bulb gets its nutrition for the next season.They don't look that good in the garden.If you want you can dig up foilage and all and put somewhere else in the garden until the foilage is died off, then replant come the fall.I rubberband the foilage loosley so that it does not look so gross in the garden.

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Why didn't my tulips have blooms this year i had tulip leaves but no buds or blooms?

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This is an experience I believe most gardeners must go through. They want their place to look like the bulb catalog, and it seems so easy, plant once and the bulb comes back every spring right where it's supposed to. The sad truth is that Tulips are absolutely stunning, just like their pictures, the first year, and then the next year you might get a smattering of inferior blossoms, and by the third you might see 3 or 4 leaves in the entire planting.

There are species Tulips that allegedly return year after year, but this is also a gamble because mice enjoy them and moles enjoy excavation projects.

I will say that in some sections of the country, Tulips seem to get whatever it is their hearts desire, and they come back just the way they are supposed to.

What I say is,

1. put in special beds just for the Tulips--in extremely prominent positions because they are such showstoppers

2. rip'em out mercilessly as soon as they are done.

3. this gives you a valid excuse, a 'free pass' if you will, to go to the nursery and buy a grand selection of really choice annuals--because you need to put something in the emptied bed!

4. This ruse works again in the fall, when you pick a keen new Tulip display for next year! Every year will be new and fresh, and every time you "have to do something about that bed", you get to blame the tulips. It just doesn't get much better than this.

Why didn't my tulips have blooms this year i had tulip leaves but no buds or blooms?
Tulips should be lifted after they have died back each year, as they may not be getting cold enough prior to breaking ground , to produce flowers . Tulips need a very cold snap for approximately 6 too 8 weeks to develop good flowers before coming out , if you place them in an egg cartoon in the crisper part of your fridge for 6 weeks and then plant them each year, add some blood %26amp; bone and a handful or two of bulb fertilizer you will have gorgous flowers. Before you remove them for next season fertilize again while waiting for all the foliage to die back and this will ensure they have plenty of good nutreints stored up inside for beautiful flowers next year.
Reply:Sorry to hear that you did not have blooms this year. I know how you feel. Did you cut down the leaves last year after the blooms were finished? I read some place that you need to do this so that the nutrients go to the bulb.
Reply:They did not have enough nutrients to make flowers. How long have they been planted? You may need to divide them. Tulips get weaker year after year.
Reply:The most likely problem is they are planted too deep.

Has anyone read the black tulip by Alexander Dumas?

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What did you think?

Has anyone read the black tulip by Alexander Dumas?
Yes.

It's not my favorite of his novels -- the prose isn't as tight, and although I think it might have been intentional, the prose style is very high emotion. It doesn't work as well as the dry, wry tone of his other works -- for example, CHICOT THE JESTER (aka La Dame de Monsoreau) -- which was more or less a romance also, but lacked the shrill feel BLACK TULIP had for me.

I think Dumas was more comfortable writing about the French, in the end, and it shows. There's an artificiality to TULIP, almost along the lines of 'once upon a time,' a consciousness of telling the story that makes it less immediate, less compelling than his other stuff.

At some level you have to admire a guy who can construct believable intrigue and romance around a plant (without making it a campy musical and calling it "Little Shop of Horrors"). On the other hand, maybe he should have stuck to what he was obviously great at -- swords and romance and French politics past and present -- and given the Dutch a miss.
Reply:havent read it
Reply:No.
Reply:If you know your literary history, you will know Alexander Dumas never wrote a book in his life. Since he owned the publishing house and his indentured scribes wrote stories along the guidelines of his (Dumas') thoughts, he got the credit.
Reply:he was a dumas

Fishing:does anyone know wt tulip beads are and a hook winder?

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tulip beads are used to stop your bomb weight from sliding all the way down your line towards your hook [ ie when your carp fishing or on the ledger ] a hook winder is to keep your hook on when your not fishing [ ie stops it getting tangled ] hope i have helped you happy fishing

Fishing:does anyone know wt tulip beads are and a hook winder?
its hard to explain tulip beads but as for a hook winder its a small foam disk that you wrap your traces around and reduces damage to them and you
Reply:if you want to know what tulip beads are just go to yahoo and enter tulip beads and you will see as many as you want i just did trying to answer your question it took me thirty seconds to find a site so check them out and you will see for your self hope this helps
Reply:I dont know but you may try posting at www fishntell com

Leaves are falling off my tulip tree?

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this tree bloomed beautiful in the spring. all of a sudden the leaves are turning brown and falling off, like in the autumn. they are not eaten by bugs, and my other plants and trees are doing fine. is it diseased and can i save it?

Leaves are falling off my tulip tree?
Fungal leaf spots can become severe enough to cause premature leaf drop in summer. When the disease reaches this stage fungicides are useless (they are a preventative). Rake up and dispose of the infected leaves (burn, bury 6" below ground or dispose). Infected leaves will be yellow spotted.

Hot, dry weather can cause interior leaves to yellow, develop angular brown spots %26amp; drop early. This is a weather induced environmental stress and not a disease. Young trees are more susceptible, but mature trees can do this as well.
Reply:You have not given any information to go on, eg where you live or the season. If it is extremely dry at the moment where you live it may be the reason for it dropping its leaves so early. Sorry but because of lack of info cannot give any other reason.

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My mom has had unplanted tulip bulbs for over 7years, r they still good?

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As already stated the bulb may be dried out. You can squeeze them in your fingers and they will feel empty. But, it never hurt to stick them in the ground and see what happen. But, to be honest without seeing, they probably not come up.

My mom has had unplanted tulip bulbs for over 7years, r they still good?
If they have mold on them than no, If they are dryed out nope. Good luck.
Reply:If they've been kept in a cool, dark place, perhaps. There's only one way to tell and that is to plant them outdoors and see if they bloom in the spring.
Reply:most likely too dried out

BUT

cant hurt to plant and see

all you are possibly wasting is your time and effort

you'll never know unless you plant them
Reply:this all depends on how she has kept them, if they were left open available to the air then they may be OK 50/50 but if they were put in a bag and sealed then they will be no good
Reply:All you can do is try them. If you peel one open and it looks like a moist nut inside, then you might have a good chance, store then in the refrigerator for two weeks and then plant them this fall. use some Holland Bulb Fertilizer and mix it in the soil. buy a little dutch windmill and set it in the garden.
Reply:i don't know. i know nothing about plants. but if i had to guess-no. try it and see if they grow.
Reply:I think it depends on what condition they are in. If they're all moldy then no. Give them a try
Reply:Who knows ? But it doesn't take much effort to dig a 4" hole and drop them in. You may just have a wonderful surprise in the Spring.
Reply:I really, really doubt it. The thing is, a bulb is actually alive and has a tiny plant inside of it waiting to come out - kind of like a seed, but they are a lot further along than seeds. If you cut open a fresh bulb, you could see the leaves and stem kind of folded up in there, just waiting to be planted and watered and fed so they can come up and make a beautiful plant.

So, I am going to say that if they are 7 years old, they are most likely dead. Most bulbs don't even last a whole year. There are certain times that are good for planting certain things and that is when the bulbs are available -- they don't keep well from year to year.

Try cutting one open and looking inside. I am guessing you will find that they are all dried up. I say throw these ones away and buy some more if you want to plant some bulbs.

Has any heard of the Tulip Festival in Istanbul in April? I am wondering what goes on during this festival.?

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yeah that's right,every april Tulip Festival is organized in Sultanahmet, Istanbul.it is in april cuz everywhere in istanbul will be surrounded by wonderful tulips in their motherland.

A huge platform is built near the Dikilitas area and of course the music system.Popular singers performs their talents and everybody there haves really fun(it may be a bit crowded) it is from 12 pm to 9 pm for 3-4 days.

Has any heard of the Tulip Festival in Istanbul in April? I am wondering what goes on during this festival.?
Nothing excited.

What do I do with tulip/daffodil plants now they are done?Will they keep flowering?

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I planted the bulbs and they grew well.They appear to be done as they have lost their petals.All that is showing is the green leaf part.I don't know if they will flower again or if I'm supposed to do something with the green leaf part???Please help.

What do I do with tulip/daffodil plants now they are done?Will they keep flowering?
You can mow them or cut them down. They will come back up next year. I have an entire yard full of tulips thanks to our home's previous owners. When we bought the home they had them completely mowed off so we thought the yard was just plain but then when spring came I had tulips by the dozen everywhere!
Reply:My mother has had those in her front yard since i was a baby they only flower in the spring but the green will stay all summer and they will come back every year you don't need to water them at all. They will never die I think they are immortal. I'm from Oklahoma and in the country where the old houses have been tore down from just being to old. The daffodils still grow as a reminder where a home once stood.
Reply:I saw Martha Stewart braid those leaves once... personally - I would cut them back.
Reply:wait till the leaves start to turn yellow and cut them back . the bulb still gets energy from the green leaves for next spring . no the wont flower again this year . i usually sprinkle marigold seeds around them in the spring. then when they are gone i still have color there.sprinkle may be the wrong word i do cover the seeds with a wee bit of soil.
Reply:You don't have to cut your tulips back right away, unless you think they are ugly without their flowers. When you decide you are ready, cut them down to the ground. If you live in an area that gets a cold winter, you can leave them in the ground for one or two years. Tulips need a chill for at least two months to make a good bloom, so if you live in a warmer area, dig them up in the fall and keep them somewhere cool for six to eight weeks before replanting in the spring. Your refrigerator will work. Tulip bulbs multiply every year, so if you leave them in the ground forever, they will crowd each other out. Dig them up every year or two and split them up. You will have more to plant the next season than you did the year before.
Reply:Tulips and daffodils are annuals. They will bloom again next year.
Reply:You can cut back the green leaf if you like, but otherwise, leave the bulbs where they are cos they'll grow again next spring. You were lucky, my daffodils never came up!!
Reply:do nothing for now, plus do you live in a cold or hot area, the bulbs will reprobuce but might need refregrated awhile.
Reply:You have to let the foliage "ripen", just wait until it turns brown

because right now the foliage is helping the bulb store food

so that you will have flowers next year. It will not look so good for a few weeks, but if you cut it off, you will not get blooms

next year, just foliage. Try planting something else in among the foliage to help mask it. I like daylilies myself.
Reply:Dead head them, (remove the flowers)Leave the leaf alone, they might flower next year
Reply:tulips and daffodils are perennials(meaning they will bloom for a short time and then die off,but will flower again every year). What you can do now is just cut leaf part off, I'm sure it's not looking very nice right now. You can now plant annuals over them(these are flowers that die after the summer season and will not flower again) Sometimes the annuals can live until the first frost. You have to plant the annuals every year, but they can last five months. whereas the perennials come up every year, but they only last about two or three weeks. It's good to have a mixture of both perennials and annuals in your garden.

living in New Jersey
Reply:nah dig them up n eat them
Reply:No, they won't keep blooming this year. You may want to cut them back to the ground.
Reply:Daffodils will bloom again, just hack them to the ground. I do this 2-3 times a summer and they always shoot back up. When my tulips bloom I cut them down at the end of the year and wait till the following year to see them flower again. I have also heard to roll the tulip leaves up and wrap a rubber band around them to help hold nutrients in. I have done this before. Do not remove any bulbs though.

When do i start planting tulip in souther california?

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You have to start them off in the Refrigerator or Freezer - I do not remember which.

I would stsrt them off in December and plant them in January.

When do i start planting tulip in souther california?
April - March

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When to dig and separate tulip bulbs?

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Traditionally, it's recommended that you do this in the fall. However, as long as the tulip greenery has wilted and faded, it's probably OK to do it now, if the mood has struck you. I have done it in the summer successfully before!

When to dig and separate tulip bulbs?
I have always separated the bulbs in the early fall. September October
Reply:you plant usually in the fall but you can plant them in the spring. its best to do it in the fall

Origin of the words ski,tulip and logo?

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http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?l=s%26amp;...

ski (n.)

1885 (there is an isolated instance from 1755), from Norw. ski, related to O.N. skið "snowshoe," lit. "stick of wood," cognate with O.E. scid "stick of wood," obs. Eng. shide; O.H.G. skit, Ger. Scheit "log," from P.Gmc. *skid- "to divide, split," from PIE base *skei- "to cut, split" (see shed (v.)). The verb is 1893, from the noun. ski-jumper is from 1894; ski bum first attested 1960.

tulip

1578, via Du. or Ger. tulpe, Fr. tulipe "a tulip," all ult. from Turk. tülbent "turban," also "gauze, muslin," from Pers. dulband "turban;" so called from the fancied resemblance of the flower to a turban. Introduced from Turkey to Europe, where the earliest known instance of a tulip flowering in cultivation is 1559 in the garden of Johann Heinrich Herwart in Augsburg; popularized in Holland after 1587 by Clusius. The full form of the Turk. word is represented in It. tulipano, Sp. tulipan, but the -an tended to drop in Gmc. languages, where it was mistaken for a suffix. Tulip tree (1705), a North American magnolia, so called from its tulip-shaped flowers.

logo

1937, probably a shortening of logogram "sign or character representing a word" (1840), from Gk. logos "word" + gram "what is written."

When can I plant my tulip bulbs I got for easter ?

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I have always planted my tulip bulbs in the fall, I think you may want to hold onto them. Were they already blooming or did you just get the bulbs? If they were already grown and flowered this year - then wait until the leaves turn yellow and snip of the leaves, take the bulb out of the soil, and keep it somewhere dry until the fall. If they haven't been planted, I would wait until late november or late october. You want to put them into the soil before it freezes.

When can I plant my tulip bulbs I got for easter ?
now depending on your location if the frost is over it's ok
Reply:What are ya waitin' for. You can plant NOW. Most are planted in Fall or EARLY Spring but there's NO LAW you hafta' do this. I plant when I get ~ They will be Fine. They will come up when they KNOW it's time.
Reply:in ur garden maybe
Reply:you are suppose to plant them in the fall so they will come up by next Easter. That is what I been told.

I am looking for a tulip red 70" round fabric tablecloth anyone know where to get one?

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Joann Fabrics + Sewing Machine = your tablecloth

I am looking for a tulip red 70" round fabric tablecloth anyone know where to get one?
Sounds like something you could get at Target. It's red, it's round....

Seriously though, when I googled round tablecloth red, I got a boatload of answers on the Internet.

Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target is where I would start looking. If those don't have it then call around to dept stores. Saves gas and time. Good luck
Reply:We wanted one for Valentine's Day . Went through most stores and did not find one. It was a waste of time . You can avoid that by purchasing fabric from Hancocks, Jo Ann's or maybe even Walmart and do it up yourself.
Reply:EBAY has almost EVERYTHING´, you could ever want, or Amazon.com

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What do you think about tulip or calvanism ?

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i will explain to you if you need further details !

What do you think about tulip or calvanism ?
I know what it is...tulip is the 5 points of calvinism.

I believe it promotes man over God... It takes some scriptures and blows them out of proportion to make it look like only a certain handful will go to heaven and the rest go to hell. That makes man glorified...and have the attitude "I'm one of the elect, you're not" which isn't too grand. Look at the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas that is Calvinist and pickets military funerals calling every person who is military a fag. Yep..that's really God's love right there...(yeah..right)

God gave us the will to not accept salvation...it's one of those quirks. He sure gives us the tugging to get saved, but we don't have to do it. And on the subject of elect...that is wiped out with "whosoever" in John 3:16 and other verses...there is nothing saying "whosoever of the elect believeth" or anything like that. God doesn't force us to be saved...Calvinism supports that we're saved like it or not and only a certain few... which stops missions works.. Jesus HIMSELF said to go out and spread the gospel. So we do...to bring as many to Christ as possible. Calvinism does not accept that...because if there's only a few elect, why bother with everyone else.

Calvinism is a corrupt doctrine that puts man over God... Like it or not, it is what it is...Jesus comes first...not Calvin or his doctrine founded after the Reformation.
Reply:I'm a female, but thanks. Report It

Reply:I think this is just the sort of nonsense that christians probably spend their time pondering, instead of asking themselves why they follow the teachings of an ancient work of fiction...
Reply:Misinterpretations of the Bible that gained followers.
Reply:I guess I would be classified as a Calvinist, but there are a couple of points I waver on as I hear different thought on the matter. The "T", "U" and "P" are not a problem, it is the "L" and "I" that I sometimes question. But, I am a man with feet of clay who is still learning, so my wavering may be my humanness coming through.
Reply:Tulip is a flower in my yard that blooms every spring. What did you think it was?
Reply:Truth that humbles sinners and exalts the grace of God.
Reply:explain please.
Reply:I think it's all a bunch of bs. But that's just me.

Survey: Where is the nearest Tulip Field .....?

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... Eleanor, my elephant has gotten a new pair of Ballet Shoes and wants to tip-toe through one ...?

Survey: Where is the nearest Tulip Field .....?
Despite the recommendation from Jim Brick and despite the song " Tulips from Amsterdam", there isn't a tulip field around in this wonderful city.

So here's the link to the Keukenhof, most photographed place in the world (They claim ) where there are acres of tulips to tiptoe trough for an elephant on ballet shoes.

As of yet it is too early,try again in month or so.
Reply:Take her to the residence of "Tiny Tim." Maybe. in her attempt to tiptoe, she'll step on his outrageous ukulele
Reply:I think Flyindustman would be the one to best help you.
Reply:Well, you can fly to Holland or wait until spring and see what pops up in the neighborhood!
Reply:I think Tiny Tim lives in the midst of one.
Reply:You're going to have to ship her cargo to Denmark.
Reply:I would think she would rather stomp thru the nasties. Tulips or two lips?

Burgundy pom pom Dahlia, white tulip, mini calla lily bouquet?

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My wedding colors are hunter green with chocolate and ivory accents. Any thoughts? Florists, your opinions especially appreciated.

Here is a picture of the pom pom dahlia I am thinking of:

http://www.dahlias.com/index.asp?PageAct...

Burgundy pom pom Dahlia, white tulip, mini calla lily bouquet?
You have picked some difficult colors to work with. I could see something simple like ivory bouquets, maybe calla lilies with the stems tied in a chocolate ribbon. You could go with all pink bouquets too. Pink will go nicely with all your colors. I can imagine soft pinks in slightly different shades. I'd steer clear of that dahlia, the color is too dark and drab with the rest of your dark colors. I don't know if you plan on doing these flowers yourself or having a florist, but sometimes dahlias can be tricky to work with. Also, I have been a florist for 18 years and I have never seen that pom pom dahlia. You better go in and talk to your florist and see what is available before you set your heart on it.

How can you extend a tulip's life?

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The life expectancy of a tulip appears to be about 5-7 years. But you can propagate tulips by either seed or bulblet. Just be aware that seed produced by your tulips takes up to 7 years to bloom, and that it will not likely be true to the original plant. I find that to be part of the fun, though, not knowing what the flower will look like when I plant the seeds.

Happy Gardening!

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Where can I find "Cerdas tulip forum" ?

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Something like Indonesia - Holland forum ...

Where can I find "Cerdas tulip forum" ?
idk

I forgot to plant my tulip bulbs in the fall. Can I plant them now?

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They have been outside all winter in a covered container.

I forgot to plant my tulip bulbs in the fall. Can I plant them now?
Yes, you can plant them now if they are firm. Do not wait until next season. The likelihood of the tulips surviving that long are next to zero.
Reply:Yes, but they probably will not bloom until next Spring.
Reply:I have done it and they bloomed. If it was really cold outside while they were in the container, they might bloom. I put mine in the fridge for a couple of weeks (a friend said I should - I'm not much of a gardener) before I planted them. I don't dig mine up each winter, either, and they still bloom. But, like I said, I'm not a great gardener, this is only my personal experience.
Reply:Only plant them if they feel solid. If they are light weight they might have already dried up. If you put the in the refrigerator for a few days and then plant them, they might still bloom this year.
Reply:They have probably been in a "forced" condition, if you are in a zone where they have been in the cold, and can now be taken indoors to bloom. Once they have done so, cut back the bloom stalk and work bone meal into the area you want to plant them in. Then plant them just to the top of the bulb.

How come my neighbor's tulip garden is growing, mine's not?

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Hi I just found out the bulbs I planted in fall has all rutted away? Am I doing somthing wrong?? Does the squarrls likes to eat them?10 points promised for the best answer

How come my neighbor's tulip garden is growing, mine's not?
I lived for a number of years in Holland Michigan.. and they are VERY proud of their Dutch heritage, heheh. The city plants a LOT of tulips every year, along the major streets and highway exchanges.

Typically, they plant their tulips in August, and they are flowering in time for the Tulip Festival (May 15th thru 22nd, I believe). WHEN you plant your bulbs is important, I know that.

You mention that your bulbs have rotted... my guess would be that they stayed wet too long, for some reason, and you can write those off as a loss.

At this point, you are going to want to purchase some bulbs that are already sprouted, from a nursery, and pop them in ground. There are a few very large nurseries in the Holland, Zeeland, Grand Rapids area, of Michigan. Literally acres and acres of flowers. I would heartily recommend contacting one of these companies for replacement bulbs, or flowers.

Here is the search link I did for Holland Michigan Nursery - I remember visiting all of these nurseries, and feel good about recommending any of them. -- http://local.yahoo.com/results?fr=dd-loc...

Have Fun
Reply:Aww! That's sad about your bulbs.

Squirrels MIGHT have eaten them. But there are other things too.

1) Is the ground water-logged?

2)Is it shaded, where your neighbor's is sunny?

3) How deeply did you plant your bulbs?

4) Are you doing anything different from your neighbor as far as fertilizing goes?

Good luck!
Reply:Squirrels dug up the bulbs during the winter or deers ate them as they started to grow.

Are you a buttercup, daisy, tulip, or a rose? what else? why?

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i would say rose...

thx for the add

Are you a buttercup, daisy, tulip, or a rose? what else? why?
buttercup sounds sweet
Reply:daisy my faveorite flower
Reply:I'm a lily because I am a nurturer. I have a soothing influence and my caring leaves a very big impact in others lives..

I took this quiz http://www.blogthings.com/whatflowerarey...
Reply:im a buttercup cause that sounds tasty
Reply:A moonflower Cause I shine at night

MorningGlory cause I am up before the roosters
Reply:I prefer buttercup.. others are all girl stuff... XD
Reply:I would say a Tulip, since I am from Holland.

Bless You.
Reply:I'm a daisy. Unpretentious, lively, friendly, happy.
Reply:I'm a bunch of calililies...
Reply:I am a yellow rose: Friendship

flower meaning:

Alstroemeria Devotion

Lavender Devotion

Aster Love Lily Calla Beauty

Azalea Take care of yourself, Chinese symbol of womanhood Lily Day Coquetry

Baby's Breath Everlasting love

Lily Eucharis Maidenly charms

Cactus Endurance

Lily Orange Hatred

Carnation Pink I'll never forget you

Lily Tiger Wealth, Pride

Carnation Purple Whimsical, changeable

Lily White Virginity, Purity

Carnation Red My heart aches for you, Admiration

Lily Yellow False

Carnation White Innocence, Pure love

Lily of the Valley Return to happiness

Carnation Yellow Rejection, Disdain Poinsettia Be of good cheer

Chrysanthemum Red I love you Rose Red Love

Chrysanthemum Yellow Slighted love

Rose White Eternal love, Innocence

Chrysanthemum White Truth Rose Pink/Peach Perfect happiness

Daffodil Respect, Unrequited love

Rose Yellow Friendship

Daisy Innocence, Purity, Faith

Rose Red %26amp; White Unity

Gardenia Secret love Snapdragon No, Deception

Gladiolus Love at first sight Statice Lasting beauty

Hibiscus Delicate beauty

Sunflower Loyalty

Hyacinth Blue Constancy

Tulip Red Believe me, Declaration of love

Hyacinth Purple I'm sorry, Please forgive me

Tulip Yellow Hopeless love

Hyacinth Red or Pink Play Tulip Variegated Beautiful eyes

Hyacinth White Loveliness, I'll pray for you

Violet Blue Faithfulness

Hyacinth Yellow Jealousy Violet White Let's take a change on happiness

Iris Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor

Zinnia Thoughts of absent friends
Reply:im a buttercup! hehe, thats a nice word... = ]]
Reply:I am a rose i have many layers of depth and I am delicate
Reply:A Buttercup for sunshine and a Rose for beauty.
Reply:id be a jonquil or buttercup,i like freasias too...cheers im sunny yellow kinda person..
Reply:I'm an iris. Not too common. Unique.
Reply:i'm a tulip because i'm beautiful while not being overtly beautiful
Reply:Bluebelle, I grow wild and need very little to survive
Reply:I'm a rose, romantic, strong, beautiful, and passionate
Reply:Sunflower.
Reply:sun flower!!
Reply:I'm an iris. Iris in japanese is Ayame, which is one of my favorite japanese names for a girl. The other is Chiyuki (thousand snows).

The above said was sort of a tangent. Sorry.
Reply:An Orchid because they symbolise love and beauty it is also the Chinese symbol for many children..3 is enough I think

pomegranate

I am looking for a tulip dipped in gold but all I can find is roses. Can anyone help me out here?

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go to the opperator and see where there is a tulip dipped in gold

I am looking for a tulip dipped in gold but all I can find is roses. Can anyone help me out here?
go to a florist whom sell artificial flowers ,,

try a few different shops and if you have no luck

buy one or two the most go to a stationary..or art paint shop

buy your self a jar of gold paint take the flower off the stem

or wrap the stem so it does not get ruined lay out some news paper use an old cup pour the paint and swivel the flower

a few times hang it up side down and let it dry...

I like to use that sparkle too ..while the flower is wet

you dip it in a bit of sparkle kind of stiffens the leaves a bit

while the flower is drying with a pencil you shape the peddles make sure they do not stick together

did that with mt Poinsettia one year from white to gold...

lay ed them flat to dry and put dinner candles in each one

make sure they are made out of cloth no plastic
Reply:go to vons

Is it better to plant tulip bulbs in a garden or a pot?

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Is it better to use dirt or potting mix if I use a pot

Is it better to plant tulip bulbs in a garden or a pot?
Putting bulbs in a pot is for forced blooming.........always use potting soil it is not as compact as garden soil.

All bulbs or rhyzomes do better in the garden that is were they are meant to be. Infact that is where your bulb was first grown.
Reply:Tulip bulbs can stay in the ground year round, and give you beautiful flowers every spring, if you plant them properly. The top of the bulb should be at least 1 inch underground, and always make sure to plant the bulb with the root hairs facing down.

Tulip bulbs do well in a pot as well, but you have to remember to take them out of the pot every fall. In colder climates, perennials left in pots will freeze solid because there is just not enough ground around them to insulate them from the cold. It takes two feet of ground from them to the outside surface to insulate root systems and bulbs properly. So dig out the bulbs and knock as much dirt off of them as possible. Then place them in a brown lunch bag in a cool dry place in your basement. You still have to guard them against freezing.

All pots should be made up with potting soil. It is designed to hold moisture longer than regular dirt, and is often fortified with extra minerals for plant growth.
Reply:In the garden. In a pot, use potting mix.
Reply:Always use potting mix in a pot. It is made specifically for that purpose. Soil gets too hard and does not have the nutriments in it that potting mix has. Planting in a pot or garden would be personal choice but I would prefer the pot, as you can move it to where you can best enjoy your flowers, and you know exactly where they are when you have to take them up.
Reply:Depends on where you live. Most tulips require a "cold period" each year to rebloom and prosper. In the south, we treat them as annuals, replanting each year. Pots or ground, your preference. If potting, use potting soil.
Reply:I would say plant them in a garden, that way the roots can have some solid ground. lol. And if you plant in a pot, use potting soil, because most of the brands of potting soil have nutrients that plants need to live.
Reply:it is better to plant tulip bulbs in a garden .afeterall you have got a garden. pots are meant for small balconies.

How long do you refrigerate tulip bulbs?

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Before you plant them?????????

How long do you refrigerate tulip bulbs?
Well, if you have a refrigerator, use it. Put the tulip bulbs, in a paper bag and refrigerate it for 6 to 8 weeks, but keep them away from the fruit. Then plant the tulips.

http://www.verygoodbuys.com/BulbsTulip10...
Reply:thank you for putting these question!until now i did not what to do to forcing tulips to flower!!!i think that is the most interesting facts until now on this site!!!!
Reply:Never refridgerated them but froze them in freezer for a least a day. This will activate the bulb to believe winter is over (freeze) and the spring has begun. This is like changing of the seasons to a bulb. The bulb will act like spring then.
Reply:www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/forcebu...
Reply:i do not now, ask a tulip.

When should i plant my tulip bulbs?

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I live in Ohio- the weather is always going from warm to cold during the fall.

When should i plant my tulip bulbs?
Plant them now. They need the low light of winter to prepare to bloom. Water them well, and make sure the pointy side is up.
Reply:now is the time to plant any bulbs.. whether you have a frozen winter or not. remember, once bulbs are done blooming in the spring, the bulbs do not like water on them in the summer, so plant them in a place that will not get watered on when they are done blooming. Or plan on getting new next year..
Reply:I'm in NE Ohio and anytime in October would be great. We're getting down into the 40s at night now so find a nice Indian Summer day and go to it.
Reply:You should plant them after the first freeze... or wait till spring time. You could plant them in last March early April.
Reply:I live in a similar zone. I plant mine early-mid fall and they come up in spring. I've been doing this for years and have had no problems. good luck
Reply:NOW! Set them where you want them and make sure they are set right. Come Spring, they will grow!
Reply:Now, in the fall.
Reply:Regardless of the temperature, it is fall and all spring bulbs should be planted now... it is the amount of time they spend below ground and the low light of fall and winter, not the temperature, that should be considered.

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Tulip Hotel Jakarta Jalan Hang Lekir 11/24?

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What do you think about this hotel? My friend recommend me this hotel but I could not find any info from the net regarding this hotel. Any idea what that website is?

Is that a hotel or motel? Is it good? What the room rate price?

Tulip Hotel Jakarta Jalan Hang Lekir 11/24?
it's a very cheap hotel, it is near to moestopo university,.

i've never stayed there before,. but, due my friend, the hotel is usually used by men to 'releash their ego' with some chiks from moestopo university,. it only cost around $10-$25 /nite
Reply:that 1 start hotel, not really expensive but area at executive area, price around Rp 150,000 for standard room.

Cheers
Reply:Its not popular Hotel, I thinks its Motel or small hotel without star in the quite area

please check here :

http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

Any reviews on the Golden Tulip hotel in Amsterdam?

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Any???

Any reviews on the Golden Tulip hotel in Amsterdam?
Try this site:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...

It offers reviews by 25 people who have stayed there and has some nice pictures of the hotel's interior and exterior.
Reply:Check this!!!

http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewSpecificHo...

If you can't open it:

here's another link...

http://www.orbitz.com/App//shared/pagede...

B.F
Reply:Golden Tulip hotel in Amsterdam

Reviews in English

Oct 19, 2006 "Lousy reservation system but great hotel"

SpencerD, Melbourne

The good news. Stayed for 5 nights in a Superior Queen Room. Room had a King bed. Quiet despite being 40 metres from train station. Staff very helpful. Very easy to get into Amsterdam 12 minutes by train...

Oct 6, 2006 "Lovely Hotel"

MARomsey, Romsey, Hampshire

Really enjoyed our weekend in this hotel. Read some other reports and decided not to stay in centre of Amsterdam. Train station was next door and took very little time to get into Amsterdam.Hired bikes...

Sep 1, 2006 "A pefect stay."

mogster, leeds

We arrived late at night and were greeted by the friendliest, welcoming receptionist who made us feel comfortable straight away, asking about our journey and how we were. When we went to the room it was...

Aug 28, 2006 "not golden but silver"

Sunflower76, Flatz

We have been in Golden Tulip Zaandam this spring. We are a family of five so we needed to book two rooms because rooms are so small that families cannot stay in one. One of the rooms was really great,...

Aug 14, 2006 "Great hotel"

Linzi000000, Yorkshire

Me and my partner stayed at the hotel at the weekend just gone. we were a bit woried about the location as it looks quite far from Amsterdam. However it was only a 10 min train ride wich was very easy...

Jun 29, 2006 "Golden Tulip Zaandam - Will Definitely Return"

Turkaphile, Scotland

After spending a long week end at the Zaandam Golden Tulip we were surprised to read the comments of a previous reviewer. We found the hotel to be very well managed, rooms and public areas were attractive...

Jan 26, 2006 "An excellent hotel in a great location to enjoy our visit to Amsterdam"

A TripAdvisor Member, Trawden, Lancashire

My wife and I chose this hotel because it was out of the city centre of Amsterdam. It was a short train journey to the Centraal Station in the city. We couldn't believe how easy it was to roll out of our...

Dec 10, 2005 "Great Hotel"

A TripAdvisor Member, England

For us this was simply a great hotel in a great location.Access from the airport is direct, hourly ,takes about 20 mins and costs 7.4 euros return.The hotel is virtually part of the station (but no noise)...

Nov 17, 2005 "Never again - a disgrace"

A TripAdvisor Member, Cork, Ireland

I had a terribly disappointing stay in this hotel. It is in a very run down area of Amsterdam - there is a small shopping area in Zaandam, but you have to walk through an area which is graffiti-covered,...

Oct 19, 2005 "A good experience"

A TripAdvisor Member, N.Ireland

Trains from schipol airport only when direct to Zaandam every hour. However you can go via Amsterdam and change trains. Hotel was right beside train station and bus station in Zaandam. Shops and restaurants...

I need info. on planting tulip bulbs in Eastern Maine?

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I want to know when to plant them (season), if I can leave the bulbs in the ground all winter. We have VERY harsh winters here. I want them to be able to come back every year. I know I plant them in the fall, but I need to know before the first frost or after?? Remember, I live in Eastern maine, Washington County. Thanks.......

I need info. on planting tulip bulbs in Eastern Maine?
I live in the same climate as you, and I always plant bulbs in late September or early October. I've never paid attention to first frosts, and my bulbs always come up. If you're still worried, try calling a local nursery, they usually have the best advice!
Reply:If by "climate" you mean our two whole weeks of summer, then yeah, I understand! LOL Hey have you checked out gardenweb (http://forums.gardenweb.com/fo... they have a forum for Mainers there. Lots of great info! :) Report It

Reply:for a tulip to grow it has to have a cold period in which it freezes and stays dormant for a while. It will not matter how cold that period is, it just has to happen. as for when; you just have to get it in the ground before the ground is too cold so anytime from late september to late october should work.

your biggest problem is going to be deer. they LOVE tulip bulbs and will root them out of the ground. try leaving unscent irish spring soap cut up and placed around your yard. the deer don't like the smell and it will deter them a bit.
Reply:if the ground will freeze 8 or more inches deep, you will need to wait until the ground can be worked next spring to plant. Other wise you can plant in late September or October this fall

good luck

How do i plant a tulip bed that will look awesome in the spring/summer?

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Follow the directions you get on the package or info you get from the nusery for planting and you'll have flowers in the spring. About 6-7 inches deep - pointy side up. Plant them closer together and the bed will be more spectacular but need more work in the following seasons. Grouping the colors together in a pattern will also have more interest and impact.

But no matter what you do, don't expect anything exciting from tulips in the summer. The blooms fall off in a few weeks and the green plant has to to be left alone for the bulb to "develop" again. What you can do is plant other summer/fall blooming bulbs/plants in the bed and you can have color most of the year.

Good luck!

How do i plant a tulip bed that will look awesome in the spring/summer?
Buy bulbs in bulk and do masses of colors. You could do a monochromatic bed with different shades of pink or blue orange.... like that. Or create a design that you like the looks of. The library has a lot of books in the gardening section. Check it out and you might find a picture that looks just the way you want your tulips to look. Plant them close and feed them bulb food when you put them in the ground. It does give you something wonderful to look forward to in spring. Some are taller and shorter and some bloom later or earlier, be sure and look at the labels. Have Fun!
Reply:look on some web sites from Holland/Netherlands particularly the Keukenhof for ideas. I've seen it in all its glory and is inspirational.
Reply:Tulips usually look best when planted in masses to get the full effect of their colors. They are also spring blooming flowers, so by summer, they are usually done and pulled up to make way for other plants. The bulbs can be pulled up and dried for re-planting next year, or left in the ground.

Visit our website for more gardening ideas at-

http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...

Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!
Reply:What Roma said is right that the tulips will only bloom for a short time. But they are beautiful while they last. If you want awesome, plant a LOT of bulbs to make an impact. Don't do a little row - cover an area with a mass of bulbs fairly close together - read the package. You can also plant in some daffodils which will bloom at a slightly different time. When the greenery dies from the bulbs you can plant some annuals in the same area. Good luck.

new year lily

Do you like this abstract tulip painting?

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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff297...

Do you like this abstract tulip painting?
Honest..no, not really I liked it at first when I first saw it and then now it just look "Blah" to me, but it's Ok, it's not the worst thing I ever saw.
Reply:It is ok, the color tone is soft and comfortable.

You can check more abstract designs from this site

http://www.oilpainting.ws
Reply:not really its seems too messy for my taste
Reply:I think its pretty and it puts a smile on my face. Yes I like it.
Reply:eh,it's ok.
Reply:I have a degree in Fine Art and I think it's beautiful!
Reply:honestly

its alright
Reply:I like it.

Can you hybridize tulips? How? My tulip leaves last year turned red and why.?

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Choose your parent plants, and decide which will be the mother, or seed producer. You may not get uniform seedlings, from 2 parents, as with humans!

You'd need to collect the pollen from 1 tulip, and add it to the 'castrated' female parent plant. Insects do this all the time, allowing pollen to rub off, onto the plants stigma. You need to remove the early emerging male stamens from the mother to be, to prevent any self-fertilsation occuring. This can be done with a tiny knife, like a scalpel.

You also need to cover the female flower over, to prevent insects etc. bringing in pollen - do this before the flower has fully opened, for 100% success. A paper bag etc. would be sufficient.

Find out how to identify the different sexual components of your flowers. The central stubby bit is the female stigma. The anthers, which produce pollen, are located around the center, and are carried on finer stalks. A photo and diagram can be found here:

http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-onl...

I'd probably pollinate your mother plant over a few days, to improve your chances of success. You may use something like an artists paintbrush to transfer the pollen, or even use a few cut off stamens to do it - once cut-off, they will die, so can't be reused. The pollen is yellowy/orange and will be powdery when ready to pollinate another plant.

Hope these tips help. Contact me if you have any questions. Good luck! Rob

I have a white tulip skirt with black leggings...what top should i wear with it?

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or should i change the black leggings with light grey ones and then which top?

I have a white tulip skirt with black leggings...what top should i wear with it?
you can go with black or white..depdning on the look you want. I would say a basic shirt..nothing outrageous.

it's hard to see the effect of it..is the tulip skirt fully flared?..slim lined?..

Try on differnt tops to see what you like the best..you might surprise yourself with something differnt than what you were thinking.
Reply:you should wear a teal or gray shirt. those color combinations would look good
Reply:white top or a black one
Reply:a skirt with leggings? ...ick
Reply:Maybe a white tank top with a pink tulip on it

~luna fairy~
Reply:I would say that you should put a black top. I love the idea of the leggings, and love to wear the pattern black, white, black myself.
Reply:try a black and white sweater, with black shoes if you have black leggings or a button down blouse worn on the outside if the look is casual.
Reply:One that covers the whole outfit.
Reply:Depends on where you are going. If you are going out on some islands of the coast of France, you will be already wearing too much, as they are mostly nudist beaches. If you are in London, a short white top. If some of the islands in the Caribbean, get rid of the black leggings and again, sort white top.

If you are in the USofA, can't help you. Most places you'd be lynched for wearing a white tulip skirt, surely?

I've been thinking about this, because of all the women around here in the UK who I see every day. From the example of women I see here in Luton, about 30% muslim from what I understand, you should wear a something that covers you from head to to, that only leaves you eyes showing.

Sad isn't it?
Reply:white mini
Reply:lose the leggings.
Reply:something likes white with little flowers on it, or pink. one can never wear enough pink.
Reply:red tank top
Reply:I would suppose u wear a black or white poka dotted shirt so it matches with both
Reply:I suggest a solid black blouse--you can't go wrong with solid black since your skirt is white, the leggings black,etc.

How do you plant tulip Bulbs? When is a good time?

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When you plant tulip bulbs depends on where you live .... This is typically when you get the first frost or when the evening temperatures reach about 40 degrees. You should get them in the ground at least six weeks before the ground actually freezes, though. You can - if it's absolutely necessary - store the bulbs for about a month or so in a cool dry place but only for about a month because they will not last until next season this way. You need to plant the bulbs somewhere the soil drains well. Bulbs like sunshine and lots of it. Dig your soil so it's loose and workable. If it's not an established garden bed then perhaps you might want to add some organic matter, compost, peat, or other nutrients for your bulbs. Plant the bigger bulbs about six to eight inches deep and the smaller ones about four to no more than six inches deep. Plant the pointy end up! There is no real need to add fertilizer the first year as the bulbs feed themselves all the nutrients they need to grow. They will nourish themselves and be able to spread and populate the next season. Never add the fertilizer directly to the potting hole (where you dig to add the bulb) because this can lead to burning the bulb. I would suggest not planting bulbs in a single row - say down a walk way or path - because this does not add much visual interest. Group bulbs together in clusters for a great visual colorful impact! Remember to plant lower bulbs in front of higher bulbs so you can see them in the garden or pot you are planting them in. Planting tulip bulbs or any other type bulb flower for that matter (hyacinths are gorgeous and rich in color and smell fantastic, too) in pots for the inside is a great idea to bring color and life to the indoors while it's rather dreary and gloomy outdoors. Just follow the same basic principles for the outdoor planting for planting indoors in pots and you should be great to go!

Best of luck ...

May you have lovely blooms come spring time!

daizeydee

How do you plant tulip Bulbs? When is a good time?
If the ground is frozen wherever you are it is too late for this year. If you can't plant them now, you could plant them in the spring and they will bloom the following spring.

They usually come with directions that say something like "Dig a hole that is about 4 times deeper than the diameter of the tulip bulb (8" down for a 2" bulb) . Drop the bulb into the hole (pointy side up) and cover it up."
Reply:tulips look best in groups of 3 or more . If you live some where the ground doesn't freeze too hard dig a whole with a shovel as deep as the shovel, about 8 inches. put the bulbs in pointy side up , crumble the dirt on top and water. The department of agriculture has different zones based on how cold it gets. For instance in some parts of Florida you need special tulips because it doesn't get real cold. Where I live now is the perfect time to plant. Up north the ground may be too hard already. You can add fertilizer %26amp; stuff but this is for future years that bulb is already packed with every thing it needs courtesy of mother nature.
Reply:plant any time i have planted them after christmas and they have still come along well
Reply:As long as you have good weather plant them now. They will bloom in the springtime. If its frozen allready just hold on them until the spring for fall blooming...you can pot a few they will bloom indoors for awhile.

Brushing Teeth

Who designed the traditional tulip shaped champagne glass?

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Rennie Macintosh

Can I leave a tulip bulb in the ground all year in jax, fl?

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Won't it get cold enough in winter and then grow again in spring?

Can I leave a tulip bulb in the ground all year in jax, fl?
If the ground does not freeze for the winter the bulb will have too much water and rot. Dig them up and re-plant in the spring.
Reply:My neighbor and I leave ours all year long. Some for many years, they bloom every spring, we live in N. CA. where it freezes in the winter and can get up to 111% in the summer.
Reply:You can leave a tulip bulb in the ground it's warm enough there
Reply:It would probably rot. Most people treat tulips as annuals and buy new ones every year.

When do you transplant tulip bulbs?

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my mom does it in the fall. But everybody diffrent.

When do you transplant tulip bulbs?
Depends on where you live. But i do it in the spring.

How do you shock tulip bulbs for winter indoor blooming?

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place them in refrigerator for 3 weeks this will cause them to go dormant don't feed them prior to refrigerating them though. remove them and plant them in soil as you would out doors and place in a warm sunny location.

How do you shock tulip bulbs for winter indoor blooming?
Tulip bulbs require from 14 to 20 weeks of temperatures below 40 degrees. Different types of bulbs require different lengths of time - if in doubt, leave them for the longer period of time (it's hard to chill them TOO long).
Reply:wear a scary mask. use dry ice
Reply:Gee wiz....hmmmm maybe you could plug them into the wall socket !!! da

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When do I plant tulip bulbs in zone 8?

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Tulip bulbs are usually planted in October. When the days are frostfree they can be planted as late as December.

When do I plant tulip bulbs in zone 8?
antime before the ground begins to freeze
Reply:Plant them tomorrow.
Reply:Tulips are grown in zone 5-7 in the U.S. and 6-4 in Canada. They need a cold winter, if the winter is cold enough in your area, if the ground freezes for a couple of months then mabe you can grow them, but plant them before the ground does freeze, like now!!!!!!!! I think before you plant you ned to go on the web and search for GARDENING IN ZONE 8, it's there.
Reply:Tulip bulbs need to be planted in the fall before the ground freezes.
Reply:try
Reply:Plant them now, as they need Winter to bloom next Spring.

Make sure you give them a well lit location, %26amp; if you can, give them some nice rich soil. If you can put down some fertilizer around where you're planting them, all the better.

I just planted about 3 dozen tulip bulbs maybe 3 weeks ago. I live in NY.
Reply:I put mine in in the fall. It worked just fine and I'm zone 8 also

How do you prepare tulip bulbs to plant?

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This is not the time of year to plant tulips. They should be planted in the fall.

In the fall dig a hole 6" deep, you can put an organic fertilizer like bone meal, compost, or manure in the hole.

Place the bulbs pointy side up in the hole at least 6" apart. Cover with dirt.

If you have bulbs that you want to "force" plant them in a pot as stated above and place in the freeze for 3-6 weeks. Remove from the freezer water well and place in a sunny window. Wait for them to grow and enjoy.

How do you prepare tulip bulbs to plant?
tulips r very easy to grow ...but it is late in the season for them to sprout now..u can plant them though for next year (they prefer cool spring air)

1) dig a hole 6-8 inches deep 4 inches apart(remove old soil)

2) i usually add fresh mixed soil about 2 inches in hole

3) add bulb

4) fill rest of new gardening soil on top

Tulips like fresh spring air and in sunny spots ...usually planted in late fall for next spring

Do you plant the tulip bulbs with the pointy thing up or down?

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I planted few bulbs in a pot, and it didn't grow for 10 days. I planted it upward. Is that right?

Do you plant the tulip bulbs with the pointy thing up or down?
with the point up. 10 days is pretty short time still - give it some time yet
Reply:Up. Ya did good.
Reply:pointy side up and doesits thing in its own time Soil temperature and light will be the signals it uses to begin. Some culture tips that might be involved are

The bulbs must be winterized 30 40 degrees for a month or more . the can dry out (if so they will be soft and dry) they can rot ( they will be soft and slimy)
Reply:Up is right, but if they are upside down, they will probably find the way up. Give em time.
Reply:Yes that's right.
Reply:up
Reply:up
Reply:you did it right. But depending what area you live in is going to determine whether or not they will sprout this spring. Spring bulbs need some coldness to trigger them to grow. Now is a good time to plant summer bulbs, and in the fall or mid winter plant spring bulbs. My daffodils have already bloomed, but my hyacinth and tulips are just now sprouting.
Reply:Yes. The top of the bulb is the point.
Reply:The pointy thing is facing up! The round side is where the roots come out of, so yeah, points up!
Reply:Up, you did right. General rule is to plant twice as deep as the bulb. Be patient!
Reply:Up is correct. Sometimes it takes a few weeks for bulbs to have the growth pop up! Give it some time.
Reply:Yes, the sprout end goes up. Make sure you didn't plant them too deep. And sometimes you just get bad bulbs.
Reply:Up.

Im looking for the tulip festivals in wa?

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Here are links to the tulip festivities -- and don't forget the daffodils in Puyallup :)

Im looking for the tulip festivals in wa?
there are two-lip festivals going everynight downtown. it will cost you though. sorry that was bad.
Reply:You probably should visit this site: http://www.tulipfestival.org/

Skagit Valley is where the best Tulip Festival is and it's just getting under way. Have fun!

Looking for the siam tulip plant?

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Try this site. They sell live plants in pots over the web.

http://www.pernellgerver.com/siamtulip.h...

Looking for the siam tulip plant?
http://www.teasnursery.com/ginger.html

this company has them and they are available thru june. Make your order quick

How do I keep tulip bulbs to replant next year?

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They should be left in the ground. When the foliage turns yellow cut it off. They will come back next spring. The bulbs stay alive through the rest of spring and on through the year. Tulips must have a lengthy cold period to go dormant or "rest" in order to be healthy for spring. Unless you live in the extreme South they are fine left in the ground. I understand that in the extreme South they have to be dug up and refrigerated through winter in order to still be viable for spring.

How do I keep tulip bulbs to replant next year?
you could just go ahead and plant them or you could put them in a box of shredded newspaper spread out so they don't touch keep them it a cool dry place and keep them dry
Reply:you can always put them in the freezer. It fools the bulbs into thinking that its winter and they go dormant.
Reply:I thought if you plant bulbs, they just come up again next year...
Reply:Did you get them potted and blooming? Or did you buy just bulbs and plant them? If you got them in a pot, you can try planting them in the ground and hope for the best. Forced bulbs don't always recover. If you bought bulbs, just plant them and leave them. If you wnat to move them to a new location, dig them up after their leaves have started to yellow, that way the bulb will have stored up all of it's energy for next time.

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If you put a tulip in a cup of food colered water what will happen?

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It will show more clearly on white or light colored tulips. But the food coloring will travel up the stem into the arteries of the petals and you will seen lines of color throughout the tulip. Works great on carnations too.

If you put a tulip in a cup of food colered water what will happen?
if you just put the stem and u cut the stem on a slit angle the will change the pigment of the peddles in a few days. this works most of the time

How long does the tulip take to mature?

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in my experiance usually two years, the first year it will just get leaves and store energy, then the second spring it should bloom, if you bye a pot of tulips already in bloom at a store and plant them, they take a few years to bloom agian

How long does the tulip take to mature?
Typically, you buy a a mature tulip bulb in the fall, plant it, and then it will flower in the spring. To grow them on, wait till they are done blooming, cut off the flower head, and fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer....like 10-10-10. Don't remove the yucky looking foliage until its died back on its own.
Reply:Plant bulbs in fall, have blooms in spring.

They will get hardier each year as the bulb grows larger.

Two - three years, won't get bigger.