Fringed Tulip

Tulipa Blue Heron

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: Apr-May
• Flower colour: violet-blue
• Other features: excellent cut-flowers
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  The violet-blue open flowers have a darker centre and an attractive pale lilac frilly edge that resembles hoar frosting. They are long lasting, either in the border or as cut flowers.
  
  
• Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.