Tulipa 'Oriental Beauty' - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Greig's tulip 'Oriental Beauty' (Tulipa greigii) produces attractive, red, pleasantly scented flowers in April. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The upright, slender plant usually reaches a height of 15 - 25 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Greig's tulip 'Oriental Beauty' are dark green, linear.

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

Growth
Upright, slender.

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 red flowers appear in April. They grow to about 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa greigii 'Oriental Beauty' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging