Tulip Care 101
With the proper conditioning tulips can last for several glorious days.
Did you know the tulip is one of the only flowers that continues to grow after being cut and can also generate new varieties quite by chance?
So wonder there is such a magnificent range of tulip choices, from the striped ruffled edges of the parrot or Rembrandt tulip to the peony tulip to the black Queen of the Night tulip to vast colorchoices of the classic tulip.

Springtime is synonymous with tulips. Here's how to keep yours going strong:

When you get your tulips home, cut at least 1 inch off the stems, as well as all white portions. The white part prevents water absorption.
For a stiffer-looking tulip, keep container totally full of water.
For a looser more arching look, keep water level only half full. Tulips drink a lot, so replenish daily. (Note that certain tulips, such as parrot tulips, with their heavy heads and twisting stems are meant to droop. They are best positioned in lower vases that allow them to spill over much like a weeping willow.)
To straighten tulip heads which have dropped, make a tiny slit in the stem just below the place on the stem where the petals attach.
To revive limp tulips, cut the stems, then roll in a couple of sheets of newspaper. Tie the bunch with string and prop in a bucket of tepid water for 6-12 hours.