Tulip 'Persian Pearl' – 200 flower bulbs (bulb size 6/7)

These 200 flower bulbs of Tulip 'Persian Pearl' will add purple colour to your garden or patio from March through April. Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colourful flower. Use them in borders, planters, pots on the patio and as cut flowers in a vase. The bulbs are size 6/7: the circumference of the bulb in centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa 'Persian Pearl'
• Quantity: 200 bulbs
• Bulb size: 6/7
• Flower colour: purple
• Flowering period: March–April
• Planting time: October to December
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 10 cm (enough for approximately 2 m²)
• Location: sun
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs, especially the bulb

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 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.