Tulip time
Here in January, we need to get some color and fresh flowers into the house. It feels so empty after the Christmas decorations are gone. Lots of bulbs ARE put in the pots, but it still has long prospects for them to come up. Until then, I love going on trips to our local tulip farm, where you can get lots of different varieties and the beautiful "parrot tulips" that are full. They are so nice, among other things together with some branches from the garden and possibly mixed with other spring flowers. Mathilde has made a small film where she shows how easy it is..
In some places you can also get tulips with bulbs, they are super nice to put in clear glass vases so you can see the bulbs. They can actually do without water for a few days, as the onion contains liquid. See more tips on how to make your tulips last a long time, under the pictures.
The shelf life of tulips varies greatly. It primarily depends on the temperature at which they stand, but there are also varietal and seasonal differences. Some tulips are also beautiful while they are wilting. Before we found the stuffed tulips, we had no idea how beautiful a popped tulip can be. It is quite a small work of art.
At room temperature, tulips last 5-9 days. If they stay cold all the time, they can easily last up to three weeks. You can make them last longer if you follow these tips:
The vase must be kept clean and the water changed or topped up regularly.
The suction surface of the stem must be kept fresh - the tulip may be cut a few times.
The tulips are kept cool as often as possible, but they must not be exposed to harsh temperature changes.
They must not be left in direct sunlight.
Tulips and daffodils must not be in the same vase. The juice from fresh daffodils is toxic to the tulips.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Hugs from Vivian