Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Do tulips attract hummingbirds?

These blooms add beauty to your garden, deck, or patio while attracting these awe inspiring little birds the hummingbirds! Some examples of flowers that will attract hummingbirds are Salvia, Morning Glory, Phlox, Columbine, Bee Balm, Bird of Paradise, Lillies, Trumpet Vine, Cypress Vine, Honeysuckle and many more. Because hummingbirds often hover while feeding, flowers that …

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Why do tulips droop?

Dehydration is the primary cause due to which your tulips are drooping. Lack of adequate watering or intense sunlight can dehydrate the tulip leading to droopy leaves. Besides that, overwatering can also lead to root rot which affects nutrient absorption leading to a droopy plant. There’s nothing more somber than seeing beautifully vibrant tulips start …

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Do tulips attract bugs?

The tree gets its name from its tulip-shaped leaves which play host to and attract many insects, which in turn attracts insectivorous birds. From May to June the Tulip-Poplar blooms bright, nectar-rich yellow flowers which attract hummingbirds and more insects. Birds like the Northern Cardinal eat the seeds that follow the flowers. Tulips (Tulipa) are …

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What does tulips mean?

When given to someone else, the flowers convey a message of trust and loyalty. In general, tulips are thought to send a message of perfect love, though red tulips are most strongly associated with the emotion. What flowers are blue in color? What is the spiritual meaning of tulips? The meaning of tulips is generally …

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Can tulips freeze?

Place the turnips into freezer bags, leaving 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of headspace. Use a plastic freezer bag that’s designed to store food. Add the turnips into the bag, but leave a small amount of space at the top of the bag to allow you to press out air and allow the turnips to freeze …

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Why tulips don’t bloom?

The tulip as duly noted in horticultural texts is a perennial flower. This means that a tulip should be expected to return and bloom year after year. But for all intents and purposes this isn’t always the case. Most tulip-lovers content themselves with treating it as an annual, re-planting again each fall. At most times, …

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Can tulips take frost?

Tulips Bulbs and Frost Heave Tulip bulbs rarely suffer from a little winter frost. Plant tulips in the fall for spring and summer flowers, using a layer of mulch to protect the ground during cold months. Can tulips stand frost? Although mature tulip leaves can handle a light intermittent frost, early emergence exposes the plant …

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