Tulipa 'Polychroma' - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Tulip (Tulipa polychroma) produces attractive, white with a yellow centre, pleasantly fragrant flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The slender plant usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 cm and grows up to 8 cm wide.

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

Frost hardiness
The Tulip has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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.

Planting partner
The Tulip sets beautiful accents together with: Late Tulip, Garden Hyacinth.

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 white flowers with a yellow centre appear from April to May. They grow to about 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa polychroma is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging