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Shirley Tulip

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10 "Shirley Tulip" per package

10 bulbs for $7.16

Save: $0.79 (10%)

20 bulbs for $12.90

Save: $3.00 (19%)

40 bulbs for $24.00

Save: $7.80 (25%)

120 bulbs for $61.92

Save: $33.48 (35%)

Ships by: 11/27/2009

It doesn't get more festive than this. Our Shirley's are great in bloom. Sharp contrast and bright vivid colors make this a garden must have. Try combining them with solid purple and create great effect!

Height: 20"

Bloom Time: Late Spring

Minimum for Effect: 20

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	Late Fall
	Single Late Tulips		1923		Bik, Jac. Tol


	Combines very well with other tulips, bulbs and perennials. Colorful and cheerful.

Features of Species or Group:
		The triumph tulips now include the mendel tulips as well. The mendel tulips are named after Mendel, the monk who created the foundation for the study of genetics. Mendel tulips were produced by E. Krelage who crossed the single early Duc van Tol tulips with darwins. Outside, they bloom somewhat later than the early tulips. Mendel tulips are slender plants with stems which are often too thin. It reaches a height of 16in (40cm) and has mid-sized, slim flowers in hues of red, yellow, pink and white. It is a good flower for cutting and is very suitable for the garden. Triumph tulips are currently the most important group of tulips. They bloom somewhat later than the darwins and usualy have both larger flowers and leaves. They are sturdy plants which can attain a height of up to a half metre. They have mid-sized, robust flowers which come in a wide assortment of colours, often with a differently-coloured edge. They are pretty for the garden and for forcing.
Features of Genus:
		There are over 100 species of tulips and many hundreds of hybrids. Most modern garden tulips are the result of extensive breeding programmes that began in the late sixteenth century in Europe and are continuing to this day. Tulips were all the rage at that time as more and more species were introduced to Europe from Turkey, Iran and central Asia. Tulip species range in height from 15-60cm (6-24in) but the greatest number of hybrids are probably in the range of 30-40cm (12- 16in). Tulips look their best in mass plantings of one colour but they can, of course, be mixed. They make very good container plants and are delightful cut flowers. Some of the most charming are the dwarf types which do particularly well in rock gardens and are also suitable for containers. Like daffodils, tulips are split into a number of divisions according to their flower form and time of flowering.


How to Plant Single Late Tulips?
			To plant Single Late Tulips the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Shirley Tulip should be planted roughly 5" deep and 4" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Shirley Tulip?
			Single Late Tulips are normally planted Late Fall, and most Shirley Tulip will begin to flower sometime in Mid Spring.

Shipping Schedule: (2009)
The chart below shows the shipping times based on the best time to plant in your area (zones). The schedule below shows when we will ship the first orders out.

Season	Shipping Schedule
Spring/Summer Planted Bulbs	Begins 03-02-2009
Fall Planted Bulbs (Tulips ect)	Begins 09-14-2009

Shipping Charges:
Shipping charges are based on your total order value. If you have any questions regarding "bulk" shipping please contact us directly.

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
$5.95 - $25.00	$7.95
$25.01 - $40.00	$8.95
$40.01 - $65.00	$10.95
$65.01 - $125.00	$12.95
$125.01 - $150.00	$14.95
$150.01 - $175.00	$16.95
$175.01 - $200.00	$18.95
$200.01 - $250.00	$20.95
$250.01 and over	$30.95