It bring breath of springIt may seem to be a bit early in the season for tulips, but spring flowers are already making their appearance at your local florist shop. Late winter is prime production time for the growers who provide these bulb-bursting beauties for our enjoyment, and the choices are never more abundant. Some varieties of tulips have become available year round, but the peak season with the widest selection is right now. Vase life varies according to conditions, but you can help keep your tulips living longer by following a few simple tulip care guidelines.
- recut tulips about 1" from the bottom with a sharp knife. Cut above the lower white, or etiolated, part of the tulips to maximize water uptake.
- remove foliage from tulips which may be below the water line
- rinse tulips to remove any remaining soil, which can pollute the water
- place tulips into a solution of commercially prepared flower nutrient and water at room temperature.
- keep tulips in a cool, draft-free environment, especially at night.
Jarluffle flowerA true miniature rose in both habit and flower. This charming little rose produces the most brilliant red roses with an even more charming ruffled style to the flower. The plant is dwarf, round and compact in habit to about 14inches tall and wide. Foliage is a matte dark green with good resistance to powdery mildew. The blooms are born in both clusters and single stems. This is an ideal type of plant for container, patio or raised rock garden culture were you can best enjoy these perfect little roses. The petals have a very heavy thick texture to them, making it a superb long lasting cut flower.

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