Tulipa Greigii mix - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Greig's tulip (Tulipa greigii) produces attractive, bicoloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The slender, upright plant usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Frost hardiness
The Greig's tulip has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Slender, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The bicoloured flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm in size and are pleasantly scented.

Worth knowing
Tulipa greigii is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging