Tulipa 'Red Hat' (Fringed Tulip Bulbs)

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Tulipa 'Red Hat' (Fringed Tulip Bulbs)

£4.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May
Flower colour: red flushed with plum-purple
Other features: excellent cut-flowers
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb size: 12+Rich red flowers with a metallic plum flush, and a lightly ruffled and fringed edge to each petal, top tall stems in early summer. Mix it with deep purples and near blacks for a bold statement, or tone it down with softer lilacs. The flowers are quite long lasting and are good for adding to cut arrangements.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

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