If blooming tulips appear in the middle of winter, the flowers come from cultivation in the greenhouse or from cultivation in distant countries. However, this sales strategy runs counter to responsible ecology. The following overview may serve as your guide as to when flowers in the store come from the true outdoor tulip blossom:
What time of year do tulips bloom naturally?
The natural flowering time of tulips is in spring, especially in the months of March, April, May and June. During the rest of the year, tulips either come from greenhouses (December to February) or are imported (July to November).
- Outdoor cultivation: March, April, May, June
- Greenhouse: December, January, February
- Imported goods: July, August, September, October, November, December
You can buy fresh tulips all year round. However, flowers grown in harmony with nature will only be available in spring. Even under local cultivation conditions, commercial gardeners apply more than 50 kilograms of chemicals per hectare of tulips. We can only imagine how much toxins are required for tulips outside of the season.
Growing in autumn for a tulip bloom at the right time
You follow the rhythm of nature when you plant your tulips in late autumn. Without the use of artificial energy, the flower bulbs receive the cold stimulus they need to transform into magnificent spring flowers from the end of March/beginning of April.
