The largest tulip farm in Moldova was covered in snow, leaving thousands of tulips buried beneath it.
How Wonderful! Thousands of Tulips Blossoming Amidst Snow
It was already March and the tulips were in full bloom. However, the very next day, an unexpected snowfall occurred. This turned the tulips into snowdrops, creating a beautiful contrast between the winter snow and the spring blooms.
It’s truly remarkable to witness thousands of tulips blooming under a blanket of snow. However, it’s not uncommon for tulips to start poking out and blooming during mild winter weather, which may cause concern for Journey North gardeners. The question on everyone’s mind is how much cold can these delicate flowers withstand?
Did you know that these resilient plants originated in the frigid mountainous areas of Central Asia? They’ve evolved to withstand harsh conditions, without which they wouldn’t have been able to survive. Their robustness allows them to endure most of what nature throws their way. Even when the ground is still covered in snow, tulips can grow and blossom, although they may be vulnerable to damage if heavy snowfall occurs.
On calm, clear nights when the temperature at ground level dips below 32 degrees, frost forms. Since there are no clouds to retain heat, the earth loses warmth to the atmosphere. When the air in close proximity to the surface cools down to a point where it can’t hold onto water vapor any longer, that vapor will freeze on the surfaces of plants.
As water releases energy when it freezes, the temperature doesn’t drop much below freezing. Therefore, tulips can generally endure this temperature without any issues.
A freeze occurs when frigid air from the Arctic drifts into an area. This type of air is much colder than the freezing temperature, usually accompanied by wind and extremely low humidity. Some tulips are capable of surviving in such conditions, while others may suffer damage due to freezing or dehydration. In case of damaged leaves, a tulip can still bloom as long as its buds remain unhurt.
