Pinky tulip collection

tulip collection

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1 × collection | 30 bulbs

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2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs

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Plant description

What's included:

In this combination you will receive the following:

10 × Tulipa 'Big Love': Boasting sizable blooms atop robust stems, Tulipa ‘Big Love’ proves its resilience in windy settings. Its impressive flowers feature a white base with a captivating greyish-blue star, accented by a delicate yellow edge. These early-blooming bulbs not only add charm to your garden but also serve as a magnet for bees and butterflies. For an enchanting visual spectacle, pair them with tulips in shades of light pink, purple, and white, creating a truly breathtaking display. Grows to 50cm.

10 × Tulipa 'Ollioles': Grows to cm.

10 × Tulipa 'Salmon Van Eijk': Grows to cm.

Flowering period

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Pinky tulip collection:

From August to November plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep and 10-15cm apart in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil. While actively growing, keep them moderately well watered and remove the flowers after they have faded. At that stage a balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied each week for 4 weeks before they die down.

Warning

Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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