At long last the sun has decided to make an appearance. We basked in the tiniest bit of warmth and very quickly developed a bad case of spring fever. It's been awhile, but we have two flower box awards to kick off the season.
First up, a favorite of ours. We don't know the name of the plants but they make us giggle. Check below the jump for a little bit more color...
We think pink tulips get a bad rap. Simple flower that keeps it fun and bright...charming and sweet for that first rush of warm weather.
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Comments (8)
Those top ones look like asparagus ferns to me.
Asparagus Fern, I think.
Thank you! I see those tentacle-y plants all over the place, but never knew what they were until now.
Has anyone grown tulips inside? That picture with them in the flowerpots is making me think it's possible.
They are actually foxtail ferns. One of my favorites!
It is possible to grow tulips inside. Try to choose shorter varieties and plant as many bulbs in a clay pot (with drainage hole) as you can fit without any bulbs touching. A sunny window is best while the stalks are growing, but once the flowers emerge, you want to bring them out of direct sunlight to prolong the flowering period. You can also buy tulips around this time that are already sprouted and ready to flower - this might be easier as you don't have to make sure that the bulbs were pre-chilled.
good luck!
Yes, I've forced tulips, but tulips need a long dormancy in order to bloom, so typically you pot them up in November or December, keep them covered on a fire escape or in a cold dark basement for 2-3 months, then bring them inside for light and warmth in February, give them lots of water, and they'll shoot right up.
PS you can also buy the bulbs in October when they're on sale in most hardware stores, keep them in your fridge a couple of months and pot them up in Feb. or March and then do as Arran suggests. But you definitely need them to spend at least 2 months in the cold and the dark, and preferably this should be after they are planted, not before (in order for roots to form).