Tulip 'Fire Wings' – 20 flower bulbs (bulb size 11/12)

Tulip 'Fire Wings' (red-yellow flame-patterned tulip) blooms from April through May. With 20 bulbs in this package, you can fill a group of approximately 40 × 40 cm. Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colorful flower. Use them in borders, flower boxes, pots on the patio, and as cut flowers in the vase. Bulb size 11/12 indicates how many centimeters 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 'Fire Wings'
• Quantity: 20 bulbs
• Bulb size: 11/12
• Blooming period: April–May
• Height: approx. 45–50 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. Cut off faded flowers, but leave the leaves until they turn yellow. The bulb draws energy from them for the next bloom. Also read our tips on watering and the right location.