Tulip Mix 'Candy Apple Delight' – 20 Flower Bulbs (Size 11/12)

These 20 flower bulbs of Tulip Mix 'Candy Apple Delight' (red-and-white tulip) will add colour to your garden or 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 a vase. The bulbs are size 11/12: 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 'Candy Apple Delight'
• Quantity: 20 bulbs
• Bulb size: 11/12
• Flowering period: April–May
• Height: approx. 45–50 cm
• Planting time: October to December
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 10 cm (enough for a group of approximately 40 × 40 cm)
• Location: sun or 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 point facing up, in well-drained soil. In a pot, you can plant tulips in layers (the lasagna method): this way, the pot will bloom for weeks on end. Do make sure to leave a hole in the bottom. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.