Tulipa Elegant Lady Bulbs
£6.00
notes
The breath-takingly beautiful Elegant Lady tulip features petals in ever-changing colours in subtle shades as the blooms mature. A member of the lily-flowering (or fluted) group of tulips, because of the slender, reflexed flower head and pointed petals, this graceful variety flowers in late spring, and bears long heads of pale creamy-yellow flowers, broadly edged with a flush of soft, pale rose, on slender stems.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 10 bulbs / 50 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 60cm (1ft 11in) x W: 10cm (4in)
Features
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The breath-takingly beautiful Elegant Lady tulip features petals in ever-changing colours in subtle shades as the blooms mature. A member of the lily-flowering (or fluted) group of tulips, because of the slender, reflexed flower head and pointed petals, this graceful variety flowers in late spring, and bears long heads of pale creamy-yellow flowers, broadly edged with a flush of soft, pale rose, on slender stems.
Insights
The Champagne flute-like flowers elevate the stature of the garden with their classy, understated elegance, but they are not keen on being buffeted by the wind so a sheltered spot is recommended. They also make excellent cut flowers.
Details
- Flowers: May
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (October onwards), 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade but allow leaves to die back naturally
- Foliage should be allowed to die down naturally and then bulbs should be lifted and stored somewhere cool
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