Tulipa 'Sylvestris' - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris) produces attractive, yellow, 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 20 - 30 cm and grows up to 20 cm wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wild tulip are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Wild tulip 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.

Planting partner
The Wild tulip sets beautiful accents together with: Late Tulip, Crested Grape 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 yellow flowers appear in April. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa sylvestris is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging