Greigii tulip mix (Tulipa greigii) – 160 flower bulbs (bulb size 11/14)

Greigii tulip mix (Tulipa greigii) blooms in mixed colours from March through April. With 160 bulbs in this pack, you will cover approximately 1.5 m². Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colourful flower. Suitable for borders, planters, pots on the patio and as cut flowers in the vase. The bulbs are size 11/14: the circumference of the bulb in centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa greigii
• Quantity: 160 bulbs
• Bulb size: 11/14
• Flower colour: mixed colours
• Flowering period: March–April
• Planting time: October through December
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 10 cm (enough for approximately 1.5 m²)
• Location: sun
• 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 upwards, in well-drained soil. Cut off faded flowers, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulb draws energy from it for the next bloom. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.