Tulips are available as cut flowers almost all year round. But when is the flowering time of the tulip in the garden? And how to care for the tulip when growing it?
The Tulip (Tulipa) is a very frugal ornamental plant. It gets by with little attention and also thrives on poor soils. If you expect a long and lush bloom, you should invest a little more time in the care of the tulips. We'll tell you the most important tricks in a nutshell.
Tulip bulb flowering time
In spring, the tulip delights our hearts with its colorful blossoms and heralds spring. But when should you plant the tulip bulbs to lay the foundation for the colorful tulip spectacle?
Flowering time of tulips: note planting time
The bulb is usually planted in autumn (September to November). It can overwinter in the ground without any problems. Moderate frosts even help ensure bulb he alth as it kills soil pests and germs. Early onions can also be planted in spring. Depending on the planting time, the flowering can then vary between the end of March and the beginning of May.
Tip: The tulip bulb must be dug up for the summer. We have summarized all information on storing tulip bulbs in our special article.
Proper care for tulips
The tulip is very frugal. It doesn't take much to get a nice bloom. However, if you want to benefit from a large and strong flower for longer, then you should pay attention to a few points when caring for tulips.
Proper care for tulips before flowering
The tulip also thrives in poor locations. However, if you mix in some compost when planting the bulbs and regularly use mostly organic fertilizer before flowering, your tulips will appreciate it. Primarily organic fertilizers are very suitable because they promote soil life,also supply nutrients in the long term and are usually harmless in terms of their impact on the environment. You should also water regularly so that the nutrients can be used efficiently. Our Plantura organic flower fertilizer is such a fertilizer and contains all the nutrients for a rich tulip bloom.
In this article you will find out how to fertilize your tulips correctly.
Proper care for tulips during flowering
Once the tulip blooms, it has passed the most critical phase of growth. During flowering, you should make sure that there is always enough water available so that stems, leaves and flowers are adequately supplied and thus remain juicy. If the water supply ebbs, the thirsty tulip can quickly wilt. Caution: don't mean it too well with your loved ones! Waterlogging is at least as harmful as drought.
Tulips after flowering: cut or not?
You should not prune your tulips immediately after flowering. When the petals have withered, you can carefully remove them from the rest of the plant. It is best to leave the green parts of the plant, such as leaves and stems, for a few days or weeks. Through photosynthesis, the tulip can gain energy for the formation of daughter bulbs. The longer you give the tulip time, the more abundant the bulb yield and thus the blooms will be next year.
Tip: If the first signs of wilting are visible on the green parts of the plant, these should also be removed with a sharp knife.
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