Tulips grow in the vase

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That is why the growth continues in the vase

They are masters of cell stretching. While other cut flowers only grow a little in size in the vase, tulips reach up mightily. Because the flowers in large quantities water absorb, their tissue cells expand accordingly. The separation from the onion is of little importance, as the water contains enough nutrients for further growth.

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Delaying cell elongation means extending shelf life - this is how it works

Completely stopping the cell stretching of tulips in the vase is not possible according to the laws of mother nature. To do this, the water supply would have to be stopped, whereupon the cut flowers die. At least you have the opportunity to have a reducing effect on this growth process. These methods have proven effective:

  • Never completely replace the water in the vase, instead fill it up regularly
  • Trim the flower stems by 1 to 5 cm every few days
  • Put the cut flowers in a cooler place overnight to reduce the rate of growth

Repeated trimming not only keeps the growth in length in check. At the same time, fresh ducts are exposed so that water and nutrients can be transported into the flower. Please only use a clean, sharp knife for this. Scissors run the risk of crushing the stem.

Pins hold flower heads upright

In parallel with the increase in height, tulip flowers gain weight. So that gravity does not gain the upper hand and the flower heads sadly lean to the ground, use the following trick in good time:

  • Push a thin pin through the stem just below an upright tulip blossom
  • Thick darning needles are unsuitable as they damage the tissue too much

Tips

Would you like to experience a superlative tulip garden in person? Then travel to Keukenhof in Holland between mid-March and mid-May. Enjoy a flower spectacle with more than 7,000,000 flower bulbs on an extensive 32 hectare park area.

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