Tulipa orphanidea Whittallii Group

species tulip bulbs

size: 10 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: reddish-orange
• Other features: excellent in meadow planting
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb size: 6/7
  
  This is a lovely and delicate plant for alpine beds, rock gardens or pots. It has vibrant blood orange petals which have a dark olive blotch at their base - this is particularly noticeable when the petals open up to form big cup-shaped 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.