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Excerpt from the Enchanted Gardener’s Almanac:
Within every tulip is a fairy's bed, from birth until the day it dies. As we know, for a fairy, ten to twenty years is quite a long time to live, and the same goes for tulips. It comes to be understood that this is simply why the two are a perfect match. If one is in need of a wish granted, one should plant a tulip, as within each satiny egg-shaped flower is a twinkling fairy babe who is eager to do so.
Tulips are unfussy flowers, much unlike the fairies that reside within them, which could be a factor to why the flower bed is such a comfort to come back to for their nightly rests. They are easy to raise in your own garden, with a long lifespan.
It's best to plant them in clumps, of at least ten of similar variety, during the mid-late fall in a sunny area that is not affected by strong winds, to give the best conditions for spring bloom.
The flowers should be set in moderately loamy soil, with enough humus to ensure proper drainage. Depending on the tallness of the variety, 4-6 inches is the right depth to plant the flowers, root side down. Space them adequately, around six inches apart. To strengthen the roots during the winter hibernation period, water immediately after planting.
The effort needed post bloom is minimal, as the fairy born within it will take care of most upkeep themselves, protecting the exterior of the flower's petals with a thorough covering of pixie dust.
During daybreak, the petals shall open as the fairy wakes up and flutters their wings for the first time, and will continue this pattern every morning for years. Every evening, the fairy shall return to their bed and close the petals over their head for a peaceful sleep.
Not every day is sunny, however, rainy days are important to keep plants thriving, and tulips are no exception. For fairies, those are the days they stay inside their beds, petals shut tight to keep out the rain, waiting for when the rain cools to dew, so they can spread their wings again through the garden.
Fairies are busy creatures, so it may be hard to catch one to grant your wish, even if you have planted your tulips. It's not that the pixies don't wish to grant any wishes, it is simply that they are often at work helping to pollinate other flowers, and even more tulips to create new fairies. After all, it is not simply the planting of tulips that helps a fairy grow. Other fairies must help the growth along, by pollinating the flower with their own personal seed.
It is through this process, that each fairy is an individual creation, every part of them unique, from personality to features. They will all have different feelings about granting wishes as well, so it is important to be gentle about asking them if you do manage to catch one.
A Quick Tip: Fairies love sweets so if you'd like to lure one, leave out berries or small cookies for them. They're sure to come out to take some for themselves, even if they prefer to avoid humans.