Tulipa clusiana  var. chrysantha

species tulip bulbs

size: 25 bulbs

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Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April - May
• Flower colour: red and yellow
• Other features: excellent in meadow planting
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb size: 4/5
  
  Often called 'candlestick tulips' because of their elegant shape and warm colour, these little tulips are a more restrained version of their big, blousey cousins. As the slender-petalled flowers emerge from bud, initially they look red, but as they start to open it becomes apparent that the predominant colour of the flower is in fact yellow. Over time the flowers open fully, so it becomes harder to see the red flash on the outer petals and from above they resemble bright yellow stars. Very pretty, and great for naturalising.
  
  
• 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.