Tulipa 'China Pink' (Lily Flowered Tulip Bulbs)

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Tulipa 'China Pink' (Lily Flowered Tulip Bulbs)

£5.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: early May
Flower colour: pink
Other features: excellent cut-flowers
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb Size: 12+A recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, it is beautiful and easy to grow. It has a small lily-shaped pink flower which has a lighter base and rim to each petal. Lily-shaped tulips tend to have slim stems that look delicate, but actually are pretty sturdy and upright.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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