A tulip is any of various bulbous herbs belonging to the genus Tulipa in the lily family. Native to Central Asia and Turkey, tulips are among the most popular of all garden flowers. Numerous cultivars and varieties have been developed.
Celebrate spring with tulips! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for tulip bulbs, whether you want perennial blooms or treat them as annuals for stunning spring color./tulips-planting-and-growing-tulips-1402137-06-5c18a69c82114b16bc8eb3baf69935e3.jpg)
How to Get Tulips to Bloom Although tulips are perennial bulbs, many hybrid types tend to be relatively short-lived. Mature tulip bulbs typically bloom reliably in the spring if the conditions are ideal—plenty of sun and fertile, well-drained soil.