Tulips (Tulipa spp. and Hybrids)

Tulips comprise a vast array of spring-blooming bulbs of various types and classes, and each category has many bright red varieties to choose from. Tulips require a chilling period in order to bloom, so if grown in warm climates, the bulbs are usually planted as annuals that have been commercially chilled before sale. In colder climates, many types are reliably hardy and perennial, although more unique hybrids may loose their vigor after a few years. Be sure to furnish tulips with a soil that has good drainage. Tulips usually bloom in April and May.