Tulipa 'Orange Toronto' - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Greig's tulip 'Orange Toronto' (Tulipa greigii) produces attractive, orange-coloured, 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 'Orange Toronto' 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 orange-coloured flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm in size and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa greigii 'Orange Toronto' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging