Tulip 'World Friendship' – 20 flower bulbs (bulb size 11/12)

These 20 flower bulbs of Tulip 'World Friendship' (light yellow tulip) provide colour in your garden or on your patio from April through May. Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colourful flower. They look beautiful in borders, planters, pots on the patio and as cut flowers in the vase. Bulb size 11/12 indicates how many centimetres the bulbs measure in circumference; a larger bulb contains more reserves for blooming.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa 'World Friendship'
• Quantity: 20 bulbs
• Bulb size: 11/12
• Blooming period: April–May
• Height: approx. 40–45 cm
• Planting time: October through December
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 10 cm (enough for a group of approximately 40 × 40 cm)
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs, especially the bulb

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-draining soil. Plant the bulbs with the tip facing up in groups of at least ten; this way you get a full, natural flower display instead of loose stems. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.