The tulip symbolizes perfect love. Usually cupped with 3 petals and 3 sepals, growing from 6 inches to 24 inches in height.
Tulips are perennial; however, centuries of hybridizing sometime limit the bulbs ability to come back every year. Therefore, they are often treated as annuals.
Planting
Location – Full or afternoon sun
When to Plant – Plant in the autumn before the ground freezes
How to Plant – Using a garden fork, work up the soil 12 to 15 inches deep and mix a 4-inch layer of compost. Plant bulbs at least 8 inches deep with the pointed end up.
Pruning
Pruning
After blossoming in the spring, tulips die back to an underground bulb.