"Dave Turner" wrote in message ...
How easy are tulips to grow? and can you only grow them from buds or
whatever (as opposed to seed)? im in Perth

Hi Dave, unless you too are in the hills of Perth, save your money! Tulips
don't put on much of a display on the coastal plains - the soils are too
sandy, and too warm. You might trick the tulips with leaving them in the
crisper for 6 weeks or so, but you'll be very lucky indeed to get much of a
display. They also will not flower a second year, no matter how lovingly
you treat them unless you're up in the hills. spend the money on daffs
that will reward you for the time and effort spent on them.

Joanne (who tried and tried and tried, and now just visits Araluen)