All Dutch tulip varieties

How Dutch tulips are grown and sorted

Do you want to know how the Dutch tulips brought to the Russian cold grow? I'm telling you!

Not on purpose, by coincidence of reasons - we got to the local mini-fair of tulip farmers ...

Times and centuries have passed since then, when for one super-tulip bulb it was possible to buy quite a quarter in Amsterdam ... That was a long time ago. The tulip business is now for those who grow flowers for sale bouquets - completely on the verge of profitability. For all conversations - 3 euro cents per flower. In the place about which the story is - 1.5 million flowers are grown from the end of December to about now.

But in general, several interests coincided - and we moved on March 19, after all, three weeks ago, to the tulip greenhouses nearby. I confess, there was an insidious plan - to agree on hourly employment just for the sake of the ringing of some coins. But firstly, everything has already been mastered by the Central Europeans, and secondly - almost by the end of the entire season. Therefore, I'll just tell you what I saw - all the tulips from the Netherlands in Russia most likely also grew. In hydroponics and greenhouses.

But in order. First, the bulbs are frozen in the dark. Therefore, when they are put in plastic boxes, they are reddish and shriveled. Well, it's like you from super-frost - strong, red-cheeked. So they are.

In the first week, they will be like that. Then they will warm up, grow up, stretch out ... Fortunately, the sun - light through the transparent roof + heat (warm) + humid (sing). And so on for another 3 weeks. From here you can see pallets with plants in different stages of growth. And now the flower arrows are ready! There are at least 8 signs by which they are sorted for suitability into a bouquet. Honestly, I don’t know everyone. Associated with the state of the external flower and leaves.

The first stage of selection is manual collective. The obviously Romanian guys were very polite to select right along the way (see About the criteria above) rather suitable tulips - and, with a beautiful gesture, put them on their hands, and then into a box.

The boxes are brought to the conveyor. There is also quality control - at any moment the flower can be rejected and you will never see it ...

But first - from the box - into the sorting and trimming tape.

That is, the bulb is cut in any way and then even shredded into nothing (from tulip diseases) ...

... and the flowers are transported along the conveyor to the young girl 8-10-sprout-bouquet (micro-bouquet is made more often from 10 flowers, but sometimes from 8 - and it depends on the country-recipient of the bouquet!).

From mini-bundles, the final girl on the conveyor makes the usual tulip bouquet, which will go to the auction ...

I hope I remember correctly. The cost of 1 flower is about 26 - 27 cents. At a tulip auction, the price of 1 flower is not the worst (in a mega-lot, of course) - about 30 cents. The office grows approximately 3 million tulips from December to March. Consider for yourself what is next for water - light - labor from 3 cents from a flower. This year, judging by the words of a friend, the people are still profitable.

Stolen happiness

Tulips are the most important export commodity of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the national symbol of the country is far from Dutch in origin. It is believed that the flower was brought to Europe from Constantinople in the 1550s by the Austrian ambassador to Turkey, Ogier de Busbeck. A large shipment of bulbs was sent to the Vienna Garden of Medicinal Plants, run by the Flemish botanist Charles de l'Ecluse, better known as Karl Clusius. He was actively engaged in the selection of a flower, named after the eastern headdress "turban" (from the Turkish tulbend). When Clusius was invited to work as curator of the botanical garden at Leiden University in Holland, he took several bulbs with him. Charles planted them in 1593, and tulips bloomed for the first time in the Netherlands in 1594.

However, the cultivation of overseas flowers in Holland has not been easy. In the first winter, more than 100 bulbs were eaten by mice, and it took years to develop new ones.The scientist did not sell tulips grown with such difficulty, except that he shared the results of selection with fellow craftsmen working at the royal courts of Europe. It is not surprising that thieves visited the biologist's garden in 1596 and 1598. And after the death of Clusius (in 1609), exotic flowers began to appear on the market, becoming the "virus" of the disease that struck Holland for several years.

Healthy harvest

With a certain amount of wisdom, negative experiences work better than positive ones. From a bitter lesson, the Dutch drew useful conclusions and did not give up the flower. Having become more affordable, tulips began to be cultivated on an industrial scale. By 1844, about 5,000 varieties were bred.

Today in Holland, 22,500 hectares of land are allotted for tulip cultivation, on which about three billion flowers grow: two of them are exported, and one remains in the country. If all these tulips are planted at a distance of 10 centimeters from each other, they will round the equator seven times.

Surprisingly, the climate of the Netherlands suited the flower born in Asia perfectly. The sandy soils off the coast of the North Sea were gradually adapted for flower cultivation, resulting in the emergence of the famous region Duin-en Bollenstreek (Dutch "region of dunes and bulbs") - one of the most visited places in the Netherlands.

Aryan Smith owns 18 hectares of land, on which he grows up to 10 million tulips annually. He is the owner of a family business Arjan Smit, among others supplying flowers to the auction FloraHolland.

“We use the latest technology to grow tulips,” says Smith. - Out of season, the bulbs are kept in a special freezer. Two weeks before landing in the greenhouses, they are placed in containers filled with rainwater, which we collect from the roofs of the greenhouses. During the rooting period, the bulbs especially need moisture, so we use a special filter system in which water is constantly circulated and purified, but at the same time retains the organic sediment. This allows you to get especially high quality tulips. In greenhouses, flowers ripen in three weeks. "

Special machines cut ripe tulips and pack those that have passed computer quality control into bouquets. Firm Arjan Smit sells not only bouquets, but also bulbs, in particular those bred personally by the owner.

Tulips blooming in the fields are cut by special machines. Photo: EAST NEWS

“Every year we bring a new variety to the market. This year I introduced the tulip tiliro... Its name combines the names of my children - Tim, Lisa and Rosa. The subject of special pride is the variety royal virgin... This is a perfectly white tulip. It took fifteen years to create it, says Aryan. - Why so long? It takes several years to cross different varieties and grow seedlings.After that, we choose the best ones and test, test for many years in a row. The new variety must differ from the existing ones - either in color, or shape, or persistence. The more features, the higher the value. "

Planting Dutch tulips

The planting material is tulip bulbs, it is in them that the laying and development of future beautiful flowers takes place. The success of the entire tulip growing process mainly depends on the quality and correct planting of the bulbs.

Choosing a place and planting material

An unshaded place with fertile soil of neutral acidity and a small level of groundwater is suitable for tulips. The earth needs to be prepared - to make it loose and well permeable to air and moisture. If the soil is clayey, it is better to add more sand and peat, as well as humus to it. The selected bed must be loosened and left to settle for one day.

Tulip bulbs must be sorted out by removing damaged or very small seedlings. Sizing aids in the planting process, further maintenance of the tulips and when digging out the bulbs after flowering.
From good bulbs, it is necessary to slightly peel off the top layer of husk, this will allow you to see inconspicuous foci of damage to the planting material, and in the future, the peeled bulb will absorb nutrients more easily. Then you need to rinse the material with a solution of potassium permanganate or a special disinfecting solution "Maxim".

Landing in the ground in autumn

It is in the fall that experienced gardeners plant tulips, this is their difference from most garden plants. This feature is due to the fact that in natural conditions, bulbs actively develop precisely during cool periods of time. Wild tulips bloom immediately after the snow melts, wither by summer and hide in bulbs to form new life. Therefore, the natural cooling of the planted bulbs in the autumn months leads to the active growth and flowering of the tulip in the spring.

It is necessary to choose such a time so that the bulbs:

• do not sprout too early, otherwise they may die from the first frosts;
• managed to get comfortable before frost, otherwise the flowering will be weak and late.

A suitable period for autumn planting of tulips is the second half of September or the first half of October, when the soil temperature at the depth of planting the bulb (about 15 cm) will not be lower than + 10 C.

Landing in the ground in spring

It is preferable to plant tulips in the ground in the fall, this is a more natural way for them. But there are many supporters of the traditional spring planting for flowers. In addition, often after buying the bulbs, it is no longer possible to get out to the country, and only the option of spring planting remains.
With such a planting, unpretentious tulips also grow, only their flowering period is later.

You can speed up the process by creating artificial cooling for the bulbs before planting in the ground. This requires:

• put the planting material in the refrigerator for one night, but not in the freezer;
• rinse with potassium permanganate solution or Maxim;
• plant in the same way as in autumn.

The spring planting process should take place no later than the end of April. If the spring is cold. then the tulips can be planted first in a box or other container, and when the heat comes, they can be transplanted into the ground.

How to plant tulip bulbs

1. In the prepared bed, make holes three times more deep than the average size of the bulbs (three heights). The distance between adjacent plants should be twice the diameter of the bulbs.
2. Pour some sand into each hole - the sand pillow protects well against diseases.
3. Dip the onion into the hole, press lightly and sprinkle on all sides with ash or the same sand.
4. Cover the plant with earth and level the bed with a rake.

The first watering is necessary no earlier than one and a half weeks after planting the bulbs.

Late blooming

Fifth grade - late simple. They are strong and long flowers that reach 75 centimeters in height. The large bud is shaped like a glass. The color ranges from white to purple. Blooms in mid-May. In this class, there are varieties that have from three to five flowers on the peduncle. Reproduction is at a very high level.

Sixth grade - lilac flowers. These flowers have a rather unusual exterior, they are similar to a lily. Reach 60 to 75 centimeters in height. This flower is goblet, extended upwards. The petals, sharp at the ends, bend outward. This tulip seems to have a "waist". The color of the bud has many different shades. The flowering period is usually in May. Lily-colored species are in incredible demand among gardeners. They look great in bouquets. Their reproduction is of a rather low level. One onion gives a maximum of three.

Seventh grade - fringed.

Eighth grade - green-flowered. These tulips are special for the presence of green stripes or spots on the bud. These tulips bloom in May. The height of flowers is different: from 25 to 30 centimeters; from 35 to 50 centimeters. The stem of the tulip is very strong, the leaves of the plant are narrow. There are varieties with a white stripe along the leaf, which makes the flowers even more interesting. The green-flowered tulip class is attractive for its persistence. The bud has a goblet shape, with a height of 5 to 7 centimeters. During flowering, when the bud is fully open, the tulip becomes even more beautiful, as its color becomes intense. Flowers are perfect for cutting and planting in decorative flower beds.

Ninth grade - Rembrandt. They are always bright in color and have a pattern on the petals. Stripes on light petals range from brown to black. These are strikingly beautiful flowers. The bud itself can reach 60 to 70 centimeters in length. They are grown exclusively outdoors. Today this tulip variety is rare, as it is susceptible to disease. Now all plants are carefully checked for diseases that lead to a variegated color of the perianth, but the fact remains. Original Rembrandt tulips can be bought only in special nurseries.

Tenth grade - parrots. These flowers are different in shape and color. By the way, the shape of the bud of this flower is very exotic, and the color is even pure black. The bud is wavy, with ragged edges and "shaggy" petals. In general, they look like a disheveled exotic bird. Some varieties have giant buds. The color ranges from boiling white to pure black. They range in height from 50 to 60 centimeters. The flowering period begins at the end of May, but there are flowers that bloom earlier. These flowers are perfect for cutting and arranging bouquets.

Eleventh grade - double late. These flowers are very large in size, with a bud up to 10 cm, double buds, rounded. On the exterior, they very much resemble a peony and are even called peony tulips.They bloom 7-12 days earlier than double ones and bloom longer, about three weeks. The plant is strong and tall, about 60 centimeters tall. The color scheme is very different. Flowers cannot withstand heavy rain or strong winds. Suitable for cutting and forcing.

Dutch tulips

Classification

Early flowering

The legacy of all these "fevers" was the emergence of many varieties of tulips. Many of them, however, were created at a later time.

And early flowering plants cause well-deserved attention. Early-emerging flowers cannot boast particularly large flowers.

And the variety of colors they have is not too great.

Yet early-emerging tulips have an extraordinary charm. Formation so quickly in early spring is literally a miracle. Flowering occurs in March, partially covers April and the first days of May. The exact timing of flowering is determined by the specific variety and the weather situation. The greatest variety of early tulips is typical for simple and double flowers.

Mid-flowering

This category includes tulips, which bloom in the last days of April and May. They usually have:

• large flowers;

• peduncles up to 0.5 m;

• leaves painted in a mixture of gray and green paints.

The mid-flowering group is clearly more varied than the early class. She is considered more beautiful and is appreciated for the combination of two different tones. It is customary to divide this category into two subgroups. Tulips "Triumph" include plants of medium height, the peduncles of which usually reach 0.5 m (in some cases, 0.7 m).

Late blooming

Such plants can bloom almost until half of July. The bulk of the tulips has faded by this time, and the formation of peony and iris flowers has already begun. In this situation, a late tulip can be a precious decorative accent. Late flowering tulips are traditionally divided into 7 groups. They are very different from each other, but in any case they look impressive.

Botanical

The group of botanical tulips was introduced in 1969. It includes not only wild-growing varieties. This mainly includes plants of various heights (mainly dwarf or medium), which are used in open ground. The term "botanical tulips" is accepted in the commercial sphere - officially, the definition of "other species" is approved in the biological literature. This group does not include tulips:

• Kaufman;

• Gesner;

• Greig;

• Foster (as well as all their hybrid versions).

This category includes 25 of the 144 varieties awarded by the British Horticultural Society. But the downside is the slight popularity. Choosing a suitable botanical type is difficult. But they are actively used by breeders (both in breeding new varieties and in the process of hybridization).

Bulb care

Many people think that bulbs cannot be stored and re-grown after the forcing process has taken place and can be thrown away. In fact, there is a way that you can grow them.

After you have grown the flowers in an accelerated way, you need to cut them. If these are rather tall tulips, then leave some leaves, if they are low, then this is not necessary. In any case, after 21 days, the bulbs can be removed from the ground. After they were taken out, the main process begins - drying. They begin to make it at 25 ° C, then gradually reduce the temperature. And in conclusion, they are planted in the ground, which by this moment should have no more and no less than 15 ° C.

As a rule, growers do not grow the bulbs that were used for forcing early flowers because they do not produce good bulbs. Otherwise, even following all the rules, the cultivation process may take a year or even several years.

So, Holland is deservedly considered the birthplace of tulips.

It doesn't matter if you are a professional, a florist or just a connoisseur of beauty - having studied a huge number of forcing varieties of this plant, you will definitely find the right one for you. A bouquet of bright red tulips will be an excellent present for a loved one

Or the flower bed on your site will sparkle with different colors of these wonderful flowers.

See the video about the varieties of garden tulips below.

New varieties of tulips

The range of Dutch tulips is replenished every year with unique novelties, some of which are presented below.

Albatros

This is a classic version of a pure white flower with a neat small bud and rich green leaves. It is one of the mid-flowering varieties. It has a strong stem and a beautiful glass-shaped flower.

Beauty Trend

This variety stands out due to its special color combination. A striking edging of bright pink runs along the edges of the white petals. The peduncle can reach 70 cm.

A tulip with a bright pink goblet bud, along the edges of which there is a light pale pink border.

Canberra

A plant with a large lilac flower bordered by a white stripe. It is included in the group of medium ripening. The height of the stem reaches 55 cm, the height of the flower is 10 cm.

Jefgenia

It has a powerful peduncle and a beautiful crimson flower in the form of a glass with a light edging. The stem reaches 55 cm in height, the flower is 9 cm.

Verandi

An early ripening tulip with bright green leaves and a beautiful bright red combined with yellow flowers. The stem grows up to 55 cm.

Kasia

A medium-flowering variety with a delicate pink-lilac bud. The tulip has a rather powerful stem, the height of which is 60 cm, the bud - 10 cm.

Pride of Holland

Little Holland has achieved unprecedented success in the cultivation of these exquisite flowers over four centuries, becoming the main exporter of tulips, which many associate with the beginning of spring. This small country earns more than twenty-five billion dollars annually from floriculture. Dutch tulips, photos of which can be found in all publications for gardeners, are sent from this country to different countries. Their number is 3/4 of all tulips sold in the world.

A kind of Mecca for flower growers is the Dutch park Keukenhof. It can be safely called a flower kingdom. Every year a magnificent exhibition is held here, where the newest varieties of Dutch tulips are presented, original flower arrangements are exhibited. And some lucky ones even manage to bring new Dutch tulips from the exhibition.

However, it is not at all necessary to go so far for them - today you can buy a huge number of different varieties in Russian flower shops.

Dutch tulip care

The planted tulip bulbs must be protected from the cold. To do this, after the onset of stable frosts, the plant bed must be covered with dry leaves, spruce branches, peat or straw. You can also sprinkle the bed with snow. The insulating material will interfere with the tulip sprouts, so it must be removed in the spring.

Rodent and disease protection

The main enemies of Dutch tulips are rodents. There are several effective ways to protect plants from them.

1. Place daffodils next to tulips - the bulbs of this flower are absolutely indifferent to rodents, since they include a component that repels different mice.
2. Plant a few blackroot plants among the tulips, from which mice are also kept at a distance thanks to its thorny and sharp seeds.
3. Use traps and mouse traps.
4. To resort to the help of chemical preparations-rodent repellents.
5. Select the planting time for the period when the main rodent migration is complete - for example, the first weeks of October.

If the garden area is rich in pests such as bears, root mites, aphids or slugs, then insecticides must be used.
For the prevention of diseases inherent in tulips - gray rot and fusarium - mineral fertilizers are introduced into the flower bed and provide high-quality soil drainage.

The most dangerous disease for Dutch tulips is the variegation virus. It manifests itself in the form of spots and stripes appearing on the petals and leaves. This disease is not treatable, it can only be prevented by buying planting material only from trusted suppliers.
Tulips affected by variegated leaves can only be dug up and burned by treating with a solution of potassium permanganate the tools used for digging.

Fertilizing and watering tulips

In the spring, it is recommended to feed the Dutch tulips three times:

• when the flower grows to 5 cm (feeding option is nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in a ratio of 2: 2: 1);
• at the beginning of bud ovaries (the same solution in a different ratio - the proportion of phosphorus and potassium increases 1: 2: 2);
• two weeks after the beginning of budding (with a solution of potassium and phosphorus in a ratio of 1: 1).

Growing tulips is not difficult. You just need to ensure timely watering, loosening and weeding. During budding and flowering, the abundance and regularity of watering should be increased.

Once flowering is over, watering should also be sufficient for healthy, strong bulbs to form. The soil should be moistened for the entire length of the root system. Therefore, the approximate volume of poured water is 20-30 liters per 1 sq. M.

Landing features

Of course, every lover of these wonderful plants strives to grow as many different varieties as possible. However, not everyone knows how to plant Dutch tulips correctly. You can plant both seeds and bulbs. But the second method is more popular because of the less time, effort, and greater impact.

First you need to decide on a place. Flowers can grow in any soil, but light, loose soils with neutral acidity are optimal. A day before planting, the soil should be loosened, and if the soil is too clayey, add sand, peat and humus. The planting material must be carefully checked, since one infected bulb can provoke the infection of the rest.

Only healthy specimens should be selected. The upper husk is removed - this will help not only to carefully examine the bulb, but in the future the nutrients will be easier to assimilate. Then the planting material is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate or another disinfectant.

Planting Dutch tulips outdoors in the fall is because the slightly cold air encourages the growth of the bulbs. This feature is due to the genetics of tulips.

It is important to plant a tulip not early, so that the plants do not grow, and not too late, so that they have time to adapt before the cold weather. The end of September or the beginning of October is best.

Dutch tulips are not capricious and unpretentious, so if you wish, you can also have a piece of the Netherlands in your garden.

Description of Dutch tulips

Tulip is a perennial plant of the bulbous genus, the lily family. "Tulip" translated from Persian means "turban", to this name the flower owes its unusual shape. Plant height - from 10 cm to 1 m. The root system is formed by adventitious roots.

The stem of the plant is erect, the leaves of an elongated shape have a waxy coating. The flowers of Dutch tulips are opened on a sunny day, and the bud closes at night or in cloudy weather. The size and color of the flower depends on the tulip variety.

Why are tulips Dutch?

Tulips began to be grown in Persia, and then in Turkey, where numerous wives of the sultans bred these beautiful flowers, competing among themselves for the love of their husband. In Europe, avid collectors were ready to shell out any amount for a new tulip variety.

But the palm in the crazy race for new varieties of tulips rightfully goes to Holland, where the cultivation of these flowers is equated with a cult.

In the Keukenhof park in the center of Holland, a grand exhibition of tulips with magnificent compositions and the presentation of new varieties is held every year.
And the Dutch flower boom began with a single person - the director of the botanical garden in Vienna, Dutch by origin, Klusius. The Austrian ambassador sent several plants from Turkey to the Vienna Garden of Clusius, and the tulips conquered him with their beauty. The director began to plant these flowers and send them to friends in Holland, and in 1587 he returned to his homeland and opened the Leiden Tulip Garden.
The prudent Dutchmen quickly saw tulips as a source of income and began to breed them in large quantities for sale.

This historical period in Holland is called "tulip mania". People spent their fortunes and were deprived of everything they had acquired for the sake of rare varieties of these flowers. Residents even sold each other through several hands receipts for the right to purchase bulbs, having no idea what these tulips would look like. Some got richer, less fortunate ones went broke.
Finally, in 1637, the Dutch government was forced to pass a law banning transactions involving tulips. The economic situation gradually leveled off, and tulips in Holland became simply an important export product.

Dutch tulip varieties

The Flower Parade in the Keukenhof Park is an unforgettable show featuring hundreds of tulip varieties and varieties.

Here are the most common varieties of modern Dutch tulips:

• Oxford is a red flower with a yellow bottom.
• Temple of Beauty - large red lily-shaped buds.
• Greuse is a violet-blue flower.
• Hamilton is a yellow bud with fringed petals.
• Lambada is a pink bud with yellowish edging of petals.
• Chrismas Marvel is a dark pink large flower.
• Triumph is a flower with even-shaped buds.

The well-known Dutch company “D.V. Lefeber, which produces tulips, often gets new varieties by crossing them with wild tulips from Russia. The names of these varieties are associated with our country. For example, there is a variety "Yuri Gagarin" or "Bolshoi Theater", and in 2010 a new type of tulips was introduced, named after Svetlana Medvedeva.

Basic growing tips

Dutch tulips have won the hearts of flower growers not only because of their stunning beauty, but also due to the lack of special care requirements. However, they still require certain rules to be followed when growing. The main ones are listed below.

To plant Dutch tulips, it is necessary to find new sites every year.

Because their peculiarity lies in the fact that the bulbs will not grow in the same place.
Finding a bright spot for the flowers is equally important. Tulips of these varieties do not like cold winds and, moreover, drafts.
For tulips to grow well, the soil must be clean (weed-free).
The site needs to be prepared in a month and a half

This is a very important detail - the dug earth must have time to settle. Then this process will not damage the root system of the bulbs, and the flower will take root.

Children of flowers

In the system of Dutch values, the tulip occupies a special place. For a Dutchman, it is considered an honor when a new variety is named after him for special services to the fatherland. Among the most respected citizens of the country who have earned their "star" flower are football player Danny Blind, former Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende and astronaut Andre Kuipers. And for ordinary residents of the Netherlands, the tulip remains just a favorite flower, accessible and always desired.

“Tulips are as much a symbol of our country as cheese or marijuana,” says 60-year-old Greta Hopma. - Which is more popular: tulips or grass? The police probably know better. But everyone loves tulips here ”.

Greta lives in the north of the country in the city of Groningen. In her free time from her grandchildren, she is not averse to tinkering in the garden, where, among other flowers, she grows tulips. And 40 years ago, this woman was a hippie to the bone. As did her husband.Such, as they, were called "children of flowers": they decorated themselves with flowers, gave them to passers-by and inserted them into weapon muzzles. By protesting against social norms, local hippies have achieved great social change, which has given the Netherlands a reputation as the most freedom-loving country in the world.

Photo: East News

Hippies loved everything bright and catchy. Many Dutch people still prefer bright accents in clothes, in the interior, in the environment. Tulips adorn almost every window sill in Amsterdam. “They are so different, so everyone likes them,” says Greta. - I often hear that it is gray in our country and that tulips compensate us for the lack of bright colors. This is not true! In the Netherlands, it is more sunny than cloudy. But tulips are spring flowers, they bring a feeling of joy. They are always sold in a bouquet, no need to puzzle over how to make it. Suitable for all ages and occasions - prom, wedding, funeral. Small, comfortable, thornless, do not need special care. What else ... They are simple, welcoming and friendly, just like us Dutch. "

Varietal variety for forcing

Forcing is a method of growing plants in an accelerated way using artificially created air temperatures. The name speaks for itself. The person leading the process, as it were, "forces" the sprouts to be expelled. And the bulb, which can be brought directly from the Netherlands, is the basis for the further process of forcing tulips.

Previously, gardeners, in order to grow tulips at home, chose only those varieties that do not need to be carefully monitored. Today, flower growers have the opportunity to take almost any variety for forcing. This is due to the fact that improved techniques, a variety of fertilization methods and stimulants are now available.

Many varieties of Dutch tulips are suitable for this process. The following are considered the best of them.

Tulip Mix (Tulipa Mix). Such flowers have an unusual appearance. They are short and colorful. Perfectly transform any flower bed. For cultivation, it is advisable to find a bright place where there will be no cold wind.

For example, if you want to enjoy the beauty of flowers for the New Year holidays, you should choose varieties whose buds are cooled for at least 4 months. These are the early flowering ones: Christmas Marvel, Epricot Beauty.

In order to get tulips by spring, you can choose Darwin hybrids: Parade, Vivex.

By April, through accelerated growth, you can see flowers of the following varieties: London, Hibernia.

If you want to get beautiful tulips by the May weekend, then they are perfect: Diplomat, Temple of Beauty.