Gardening Articles: Flowers :: Bulbs Naturalizing with Tulips by
National Gardening Association Editors Species tulips and
hybrids of Tulipa fosteriana, T. greigii, and T. kaufmanniana
are ideal candidates for naturalizing, as they spread rapidly by
seed, stolons, and bulblets. These wildflowers of the tulip
family are less vulnerable to stormy spring weather, and their
generally short stems don't bend in strong winds. Even without
these hardy characteristics, their colorful blossoms are reason
enough to grow them. Naturalized plantings are easy to maintain.
It takes a few years for the bulbs to multiply enough to fill in
and make their full impact, but in the meantime you still get to
enjoy the sight of these harbingers of spring. Tools and
Materials - Trowel or bulb planter - Garden hose or length of
rope Choose bulbs for your site and zone. In an open space, you
need at least 100 bulbs per 12 square feet to make an impact. To
fill smaller nooks or to accent a rock garden requires fewer
bulbs. Choose variet