We bought these bulbs in Amsterdam in autumn 2005, and I planted them in 2 pots which, once they had buds, I stood outside the front door. They were amazing. About 60 cm tall, opening first with pale yellow flowers which then deepened to dark yellow with deep orange/red edges.
I left them outside in the pots through to the following year and so Spring 2007 they flowered again – slightly less spectacularly, but still really lovely colours and huge glowing flowers.
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Planting Data
LindaMae's Tulip Care Instructions
If sowing directly, sow at a depth of approx. 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between Tulipa plants.
Tulipa normally grows to a mature height of 36.0 cm (that's 1.17 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light - Tulipa should be planted in a location that enjoys full sun.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (9) is not within the ideal known range for Tulipa. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 8. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
More information about Tulip is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Tulip Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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19 Mar 2009
Flowering day 1235 first this year
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22 Mar 2008
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14 Mar 2008
Budding day 865 flower buds
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31 Oct 2005
Sown day 0
Comments
mondomuse wrote:
A tonal symphony of color in one flower. These guys look great.
Posted on 26 Jun 08 (almost 5 years ago)
LindaMae wrote:
Thanks – I do love these. After some years of feeling inadequate and a bit defeated they really re-kindled my enthusiasm for growing things.
And I should mention that this website and many of the lovely people here are really supporting and keeping that enthusiasm going.
Posted on 26 Jun 08 (almost 5 years ago)
Gaidig wrote:
These are really beautiful. I love the progression of colors!
Posted on 26 Jun 08 (almost 5 years ago)
NellJean wrote:
I’m crazy for tulips. Here they take prechilling and protection from voles. This year I’ve a dozen, in two pots. Today I spied a bud forming on one. Yay!
Posted on 16 Jan 09 (over 4 years ago)
TropicanaRoses wrote:
Those are beautiful! I guess the reason that I have never done them with any fervor was only because they just bloom in spring, and then nothing the rest of the season, but that is kind of the point, isn’t it? They bring cheer and a welcome thought, that spring is here, and soon other things will be blooming. I love tulips, always have. I just never really grew them before. Maybe next year I will have to give it a try.
Posted on 29 Apr 09 (about 4 years ago)
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