There are many tulip types which provide the gardener with a wide variety of blooms, times of bloom, sizes, and colors. The following are some recommended types and varieties for gardens. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, as most varieties of tulips will perform if handled properly.
Regardless of tulip choice, locate the planting in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil and on a raised bed. Planting the bulbs beneath a deciduous tree will provide adequate sun before foliage appears in spring. Tulips make a more effective display when planted in masses of one variety and color. However, a number of varieties will assure a longer season of bloom and show of color. For vivid garden displays, mix tulips with other spring bulbs, perennials, spring-flowering shrubs, and annuals.
