Tulip

Plant family

Lily family (Liliaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Germination temperature

10 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

15 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm

Instructions

Description

The tulip is a flowering plant from the lily family. Tulips are perennial plants and are usually planted in the fall so that they can bloom in the spring. The tulip is characterized by its strong, goblet-shaped flowers and slender stems. Most tulips grow to a height of 10 to 70 cm, depending on the variety. Depending on the variety and climate, tulips bloom from March to May.

Growing tips

- Protection from rodents: Use wire baskets or place the bulbs in planting baskets to protect them from mice or voles. These animals like to nibble on the bulbs. - Remove withered flowers: Cut off the wilted flowers after flowering so that the plant can sprout new flowers. If you want to obtain seeds, leave the flowers on. However, tulips are traditionally not sown, but tulip bulbs are planted. - Replant after a few years: Tulips often flower more vigorously if they are replanted every few years. In flower beds, they can also be alternated with other plants to support soil life and prevent disease.