Description
A stem rises from between two to five smooth green leaves, bearing flowers with pink petals arranged in a star with a yellow centre. It can reach 15–20 cm in height, and sometimes more than one flower grows from a single bulb.
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Requirements
All tulip varieties love light and prefer sandy or sandy-loam soil with a neutral pH.
Care
The best time to plant tulips is September and October. You can plant even in December, as long as the ground is not frozen or covered with snow. Plant 10 cm apart. If you do not intend to lift the bulbs in summer, plant them deeper. You can also cover them with peat or fir branches.