How to Pick Tulip Bulbs

Tulip bulbs are available in a variety of colors, styles and varieties. When choosing tulip bulbs for planting, whether in the spring or fall, home owners should look for healthy bulbs in the color and variety they wish to plant.

Decide on the style of tulip you wish to plant. Many types are available, including double blooms, hybrids, lily tulips, and more.

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  Choose the color of tulips you
  wish to grow. Is a monochromatic look desired, or a variety of
  different colors?

  
  


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  Consider sketching or drawing a
  diagram of where the tulip bulbs will be planted and the colors
  being considered for the area.

  
  


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  Calculate how many bulbs will be
  needed for planting in the garden, and consider purchasing a few
  more in case of any bad bulbs.

  
  


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  Visually inspect the tulip bulbs
  and avoid bulbs that are showing any blemishes or cuts on them.

  
  


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  Remember that the size of bulb
  will determine the size of the flowers it will produce; small bulbs
  will grow smaller flowers.

  
  


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  Choose firm tulip bulbs that do
  not have any soft spots, which can indicate that the bulbs are moldy
  or rotten.

  
  


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  Try to purchase bulbs individually
  rather than in packages of larger quantities in order to procure the
  number, type and variety of bulbs desired rather than a mixed bag of
  various bulbs.

  
  


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  Choose bulbs that will produce flowers when desired. Some
  home owners choose tulip bulbs that will flower at different times,
  creating a look of constant blooms in the garden.