Flower Of The Month Tulip

  Flower Of The Month-Tulip Tulips have a special charm, which is that they don't know when to stop growing, other flowers stay put once they are cut, not the Tulip which will keep on growing in the vase gaining 2.5cm or more in height. They bend gracefully, they twist and turn, leaning this way or that towards the light. The Tulip is bent to please. When buying look for: -The bud should be closed, but the colour of the flower should be evident. -Stem ends should be green. -Foliage should be green and free from yellowing Flower care: -Keep cool, never place in the sun. -Re-cut at least 2cm off each stem and place in cold water. -Use a preservative in the water as this will help buds open. -Do not combine Daffodils or Narcissus which exclude a slimy substance that shortens the life span of other flowers by clogging their water uptake channels.