How to plant tulips beautifully, the choice of varieties and design ideas
Tulips are considered the most popular flowers that can be found in the flower beds of summer cottages in spring. These bulbous plants are very beautiful, their flowers amaze many with their variety of sizes and shades. Before planting, you need to familiarize yourself with how you can beautifully plant tulips on the site.
The best tulip varieties for growing in the garden
There are many varieties of tulips that can be planted in the garden. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the distinctive features of the varieties in order to choose the one suitable for planting in a flower bed.
Gavotte
The most beautiful bicolor variety, bred in the early sixties of the last century. Gavotte grows up to fifty centimeters. The plant has a strong and thick stem, and therefore does not need additional tying. On the top of the stem, a small brownish-yellow flower is formed.
The advantages of the Gavota include:
- frost resistance;
- protection from pests and viral diseases;
- long flowering.
Recreado
People who prefer to plant compact flowers can plant Recreado tulips. Their maximum height is 25-30 centimeters. Many growers advise planting this variety, since it does not suffer from fusarium and is resistant to high humidity.
Recreado begins to bloom in the first half of April and completely blooms in 10-15 days.
Design
Such tulips do not grow in breadth and therefore they are preferred to be planted in small flower beds. In mid-April, flowers appear on the plant, the height of which reaches ten centimeters. The petals are white with a pinkish tint. The design is frost-resistant and therefore grows well outdoors.
Mascara
Tall tulip, growing up to 50-60 centimeters in height. In spring, one large flower 8-10 centimeters high appears on the stem. It is covered with petals, which are colored dark red. Florists advise planting Maskara in flower beds that lack bright colors.
Grandma's Tales
Gardeners who want to grow long-flowering tulips can plant Grandma's Tales. In early May, flowers form on them, which will fade in 15-20 days. The variety is resistant to dry winds, temperature extremes, many diseases and droughts.
Expert advice
Many flower growers want to create a beautiful landscape design with tulips. However, not everyone succeeds in this, since some do not know the peculiarities of growing tulips. Therefore, it is recommended to study in advance the main ideas and recommendations of specialists that will help grow these flowers:
- Timely pruning of plants. It is necessary to prune after the first yellowed leaves appear. This yellowness indicates that tulips lack nutritional components. Therefore, in order for the bulb to accumulate the necessary substances faster, it is necessary to do pruning.
- Handle the leaflets with care. Inexperienced growers carelessly care for tulips, which can damage the leaves. Experts advise not to touch them until they begin to turn yellow, so as not to disrupt the supply of nutrients to the bulb.
- Regular addition of dressings. It's no secret that tulips, like other flowers, need feeding. Therefore, when growing flowers, potash and nitrogen fertilizers must be periodically added to the soil, which contribute to the development of tulips. Organic matter is added once - during planting in the ground.
Types of tulips planting on the site
Before planting tulips, you need to familiarize yourself with the main planting methods. This will help you choose the right method for planting flowers in a flower bed.
Group drop off
This pattern is popular with experienced flower growers as it creates a beautiful tulip flower bed. You cannot plant such flowers singly, as they are lost against the background of other garden decorations.
For group boarding, use one of the following methods:
- planting varieties, the flowers of which are painted in the same color;
- planting plants with colorful petals to create an unusual flower arrangement.
Planting tulips in height
When using this planting method, the height of the planted plants is taken into account. Experts advise planting flowers in the garden so that they do not overshadow each other. For this, varieties are selected that have approximately the same height.
Using this technique, embankments with steps can be made in a flower bed. For this, tall plants are planted in the most remote or central part. In the front part, dwarf seedlings are planted, which will not grow higher than 25-30 centimeters. The distance between each step is 30-35 centimeters so that tall seedlings do not shade the rest of the plants.
Planting by flowering time
Some people choose to plant tulips that bloom and bloom at the same time. However, not everyone wants the flower bed to change for several weeks, and therefore varieties are planted that have different flowering periods.
In order to properly arrange a flower garden according to the flowering time, the following varieties are planted:
- wild and terry varieties that bloom much earlier than other tulips;
- Triumph, Foster, Kaufman and other medium flowering plants;
- late blooming tulips that stop blooming in the middle of summer.
Important features of planting tulips in the garden
To grow tulips, you need to familiarize yourself with the main features of planting them in the garden. This procedure is carried out in three consecutive stages:
- Selecting a site for planting. When choosing a suitable place, pay attention to its illumination. Flowers grow more slowly in the shade and therefore it is necessary to choose a well-lit place in the garden. Also, when choosing a place for planting, they carefully examine the soil. The soil should not be knocked down and have high acidity. If the soil is clayey and dense, you will have to plant the bulbs in separate containers.
- Site preparation. Before planting, the garden or flower bed is pre-prepared.The earth is dug up and fed to make it more fertile and loose. You also need to get rid of the remains of weeds and other plants.
- Landing. When planting tulips, holes are made 10-12 centimeters deep, in which 2-3 bulbs are placed. Then they are sprinkled with soil, and then watered with water. If planting is done in early spring, the bed is covered with straw for added frost protection.
The combination of tulips with other flowers
To make a beautiful flower bed, it is planted with different flowers. Tulips are combined with such plants:
- Daffodils. Florists advise planting such flowers next to people who want them to bloom at the same time.
- Forget-me-nots. Low-growing tulips go well with terry forget-me-nots, the petals of which are painted white and pink.
- Evergreen Iberis. It is known that tulip flowers quickly fade and begin to turn yellow. Therefore, it is recommended to plant them next to evergreen Iberis, the appearance of which does not change in any weather.
- Imperial hazel grouses. Red tulips look harmoniously with tall imperial hazel grouses.
Conclusion
Many summer residents and flower growers plant tulips in flower beds to decorate their site and make it more comfortable. Before you start growing these flowers, you need to understand the peculiarities of their varieties, read the recommendations of specialists for planting bulbs and choose the appropriate method for planting tulips.
