Garden Tulip: Plant Bulbs in Autumn for Spring Blooms
Tulipa gesneriana
Growing garden tulip: bulb with large cup-shaped flowers in every colour. Plant bulbs in autumn in full sun on sandy soil, perfect in beds and pots.
Characteristics
The garden tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) is a bulb with elegant cup-shaped flowers in every colour, blooming from March to May. Plant the bulbs in autumn (October-November) at 10-15 cm deep in full sun, on sandy well-drained soil. Perfect in beds, borders and balcony pots.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante sabbioso. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
