Get your Garden Goodies with Growing Tulips in the Spring: by Kevin Payne

Tulips are one of the highlights of spring. They ere elegant, colorful and pleasing to the eyes. They come with an assortment of types and most of them are not hard to grow so this spring, why not plant some of them? You will find a wide array of tulips to choose from and you will be amazed by the rewards of your efforts once the spring has begun.

Attract attention in your garden this spring by growing these kinds of tulips:
Kaufmanniana These flowers are beautiful when it bloom and it's also one of the first among the other types of tulips. Growing 8 to 10 inches tall, this tulip has different varieties. Some includes Concerto (cream), Tarafa (red and white), Shakespeare (red and orange) and Scarlet Baby (red). Some types of these tulips are cup-shaped while some looks a lot like water lilies.

Parrot Tulips The petal of these tulips often comes in large sizes and oftentimes, they are curled or twisted. Its bright colors are really vibrant. These flowers grow approximately 18 to 21 inches high.

Double Early The elegance of these tulips makes it a number one choice for bouquets as well as for displaying at homes. Some of the varieties are Peach Blossom (pink), Orange Nassau (reddish orange) and Bonanza (orange and yellow), Monte Carlo (yellow).
Single Early These cup-shaped flowers are known for its many lively colors as well as its fragrance. Single Earlies grow 12 to 14 inches in height. More often than not, this one produces one flower per stem. Varieties of Single Earlies include Diana (white), Flair (red with yellow lining), and Brilliant Star (red), Merry Christmas (red), and White Cascade (white).

Darwin Hybrid This type is perfectly ideal for wedding bouquets because of its long stems and multiple colors. Furthermore, it is a cross between Darwin and the Fosteriana tulips. This hybrid is excellent for cut flowers and it grows up to 24 inches tall.

Fosteriana Like the Darwin Hybrid, this tulip is also ideal for wedding bouquets. The Fosteriana grow 12 to 14 inches in height and comes many varieties namely Zombie (red and cream), Golden Emperor (yellow) and Sweetheart (yellow and white lining).

Single Late Similar to other types, this one comes in a wide assortment of variety to choose from. They also make a good choice for cut flower arrangements. Its varieties are Blushing Beauty (cream and fuchsia), Esther (pink with silver lining), and Union Jack (white and red).

Griegii This tulip's uniqueness will really capture your attention. It has beautiful full-sized flowers and color that sometimes appear in two tones. It blooms mid-seasons on stems with different sizes and heights.

These are just some of the elegant types of tulips you can choose from. Do not give up yet on planting tulip bulbs, tulips look their best when they are planted in groups along your garden borders or compress them together within flower garden beds. Another option is to place them on their own pots and display them on your front step. Regardless of how and where you grow them, tulips are definitely charming in their own rights and are sure to brighten up anyone's spring.

About the Author
Kevin Payne is gardener enthusiast, and enjoys helping others get started in this amazing hobby. The newest eBook, "Herb Garden Kits," teaches gardening and everything you need to know about Planting Tulip Bulbs.