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

These 20 flower bulbs of Tulip 'Seadov' (deep red 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. Suitable for borders, flower boxes, 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 'Seadov'
• 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. In a pot you can plant tulips in layers (lasagna method): this way the pot blooms for weeks on end. Do make sure to provide a hole in the bottom. Also read our tips about watering and the correct location.