Tulips are short-lived perennial flowers that typically last for one to two weeks when cut and placed in a vase. If cared for properly, they may last up to three weeks. In the garden, tulips are usually short-lived perennials that bloom for 5-7 years. To extend their longevity, follow simple care tips, such as keeping the water fresh and sterile.
When tulips are done blooming, they can be kept in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. The expected age of tulips is 5-7 years, so it is better to dig up the bulbs and plant them anywhere to avoid overcrowding. Drooping tulips can be caused by dehydration, inadequate watering, and improper planting conditions.
Tulips can bloom within one year of being sown when planted and cared for properly. To prevent drooping, make a 1 cm long incision in the stem just below the tulip flower. Hormones cause emerging flower stems to lengthen, but if planted too late in the fall or experience a warm spell in winter, they may wilt.
Tulips naturally fizzle with age, blooming less reliably, sending up shoots without flowers, and thinning in number with each passing year. Bulbs go downhill after a few years, and they often flower only one or two good years before becoming non-bloomers or dying altogether. While tulips are robust enough to last through seemingly anything, they do occasionally develop problems such as early emerging foliage, browsing from deer and rabbits, and bulb rot.
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