Tulips Bring Spring Indoors Plunk a bunch of tulips on the table and suddenly spring has sprung. Tulips are irrepressibly cheerful flowers, and beloved symbols of spring and renewal. There are also playful parrot tulips with ruffled flower edges, frilly fringed tulips and lily-flowered tulips with pointed petals. These have the added advantage of longer life, requiring no fuss and minimal care when you get them home. Buy when the buds are tight to enjoy the anticipation as well as the longest bloom period.
Colors range from jolly reds and yellows to passionate pinks, purples and two-tones.
Select colors that make you happy or ones that complement the colors of your home's interior decor. Color on top and green on the bottom of the bud is desired. But If the bud is tightly closed and all green, with no flower color showing, it won't open. Before placing tulips in a vase or using in an arrangement, take a sharp knife and cut the tips of the stems off at a slight angle. This will help the plant take in water.