Tulipa 'Princess' mix - flower bulb 12/14

Description
The Tulip 'Red Princess' (Tulipa) produces attractive, red, pleasantly scented, double flowers from April to May. It prefers a loose, sandy soil in a sunny position. The slender, upright plant usually reaches a height of 30 - 35 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tulipa Double Late (DLT) 'Red Princess'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub * easy to care for

Frost hardiness
The Tulip 'Red Princess' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Slender, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 'Red Princess' sets beautiful accents together with: Narcissus.

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 are double and appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa 'Red Princess' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging