Tulip
Tulip: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Tulips belong to the genus Tulipa in the lily family, Liliaceae. They are herbaceous bulbous perennials, particularly associated with spring colour. The genus includes wild species and numerous cultivated selections. Garden tulips therefore form a diverse group, from small plants close to botanical species to the large flowers familiar in borders and bouquets. The bulb is a storage organ that carries the plant through its dormant period, rather than a woody framework remaining above ground all year.The leaves are generally broad, elongated and smooth, green to grey-green. They accompany an upright stem often carrying a single flower, although some tulips can have several flowers. Height varies considerably with species and cultivar. Low forms have a restrained outline, while taller selections create clear vertical lines. Foliage appears during active growth and then naturally yellows as the plant becomes dormant. These changes are part of the seasonal life of the bulbous plant.A…
