Tulips are very famous ornamental bulbous flowers
grown due to their attractiveness. There are many improved varieties
(cultivars) developed in this bulb growing industry. Tulip cultivation is
limited in India. However, Himachal Pradesh and hilly areas of Jammu and
Kashmir are perfect for Tulip cultivation. Most tulips thrive in colder winters
because of the long chilling requirement for bulbs. Tulips can be grown in
pots, containers, prepared beds, borders, basins of other orchards like apples,
cherry, etc...Tulips can be grown in greenhouse, polyhouse and shade net as
well. Tulip plant belongs to the family of "Liliaceae" and genus of
"Tulipa L.".
Actually, Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that
grow from bulbs. Depending on the species (variety), tulip plants can be
between 10 cm and 70 cm high. When it comes to flower, it is usually shaped
like a cup or egg with 6 petals. The tulip flower petals are available from
single colour to multi-colours with different patterns depending on the variety
or species. The Tulip flowers come in many colours like orange, pink, cherry,
magenta, salmon, crimson, purple, apricot, lilac, mauve, blue, yellow, apricot,
violet, terracotta, red, scarlet, chocolate, brown along with many shades. Tulip is the most
popular garden flower due to its appearance and is used in decoration of various parties. Read more here.
