Tulips blooming
7 years ago
My 300 tulips are starting to bloom! Two months in the fridge, almost two months in the ground, and here they come.
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Comments (2)I've never tried those irises, but from growing Tall Bearded ones I can tell you that irises should not have yellow tops to their leaves. Right now they should not be blooming yet, though yours should be a little closer to producing the stem in Baltimore. The stem of a tall bearded iris comes from one of the spiky leaves that might seem a little fuller than the others. If the tops of the leaves are turning yellow though, you may not get a bloom. Usually yellowing means you have a water issue (too much or too little). If they're bulbs and not rhiozomes, they probably have different growing requirements. I'm sure some of the experts at the American Iris Society would be happy to help you whether or not you're a member. They have local organizations as well so you might find someone in Baltimore even. As for annuals, I love Lantana. It comes in a bunch of different colors, and smells like citrus. Pansies are great for borders, and Mandevilla is a gorgeous vining plant that will soak up as much sun as you can give it. Lots of people have it climb on mailboxes and trellises. I have mine potted so I can winter it over indoors and keep it as a perennial....See MorePictures of the Darwin Mix Tulips Blooming
Comments (6)Hi Judy- Yes it is straw. Don't use hay as it has too many weed seeds, the straw has very little to none depending on the cutting. I used up the 8 bales I already bought this spring and have to go back to buy more. Planning to go this week. I find it much easier to use than the real bagged mulches, easier to move and stread around. Plus its cheaper as I use lots and lots of mulch around here. The straw makes a great home for earthworms and of couse eventually breaks down and feeds the soild. Good moisture retention also....See More...more tulip blooms
Comments (3)I bet you can't see them and not smile! They are just lovely!...See MoreTulip blooms drying out before opening
Comments (3)Tulips don't stand up well to heat and wind. So as far as the blooms drying out..you could try watering (in future years) if you are super dry but all I've ever done in less than ideal weather conditions, is cut the blooms once the petals have colored up, and bring them inside to enjoy. They just aren't meant to stand up to summer weather! The other thing I've found, is that almost every tulip starts to decline after a couple years. I know sometimes people will have a variety that comes back, year after year, but those are pretty rare. I grow only the varieties that are more long lived, and I still find that they decline after a couple years. It sucks. I should probably fertilize first thing in spring and again after blooming......See More- 7 years ago
7 years agosocalgal_gw Zone USDA 10b Sunset 24 thanked SweetMonkeyCheese Z9 Tampa- 7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
- 7 years ago
As the earlies start to fade, others start to bloom. It is different every day. They make me so happy.
- 7 years ago
The bulbs fill the two fruit/vegetable drawers and we have to go to the grocery store more often! Here is a picture from today. The first to bloom are now losing petals, and the late ones are starting.
- 7 years ago
I've heard that the tulips Maureen and Menton will do ok in my zone without chilling but I haven't tried them, yet.My tulips are almost done, but my Babiana is going crazy this year with all the rain we've had!
Babiana in foreground.
- 7 years ago
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