Single Early Tulip

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Single Early Tulip

£3.49

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: April
Flower colour: orange, flushed with purple
Other features: excellent cut-flowers
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb Size: 12/14Named after a Dutch Princess, this variety was first introduced in 1845. It has pale orange petals that are flushed with purple and are sweetly scented. Their short, sturdy stems make them ideal for growing in windy or exposed positions and they rarely get flattened by heavy spring downpours.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

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