CHERRYGAL HEIRLOOM BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING * TULIP * BLUE RIBBON * 10 BULBS. Classic beauty is a blue triumph-type tulip with beautifully formed bloom heads. Their mid-size and compact growth lend themselves to the front of your border and pots. Also excellent for cutting. Grows 12-16" high. 12+ cm bulbs. Zones 3-8. Full Sun. Blooms in April/May. Taking orders now for October shipment. All my bulbs will ship in October, regardless of order date. FRESH 2008 STOCK. Order multiples for shipping savings. [Please note: I cannot ship live plants, pips or bulbs to California, Alaska or Hawaii. Sorry.]
TULIPS will repeat each year with diminishing results. If you do not pick them, be sure to cut them as soon as blooms fade but leave the green leaves to gather sunshine and energy for the following season. You will want, however, to replenish the color in your spring tulip beds every season with a few new additions to keep growth lush and beautiful. Plant in clusters of 5, 7, 9 or 11 (odd numbers are more visually satisfying than even) and it is helpful to mark each cluster with a number and retain a chart of pertinent information (including planting year) by number so that you can fill-in as needed with similar height/color/bloomtimes.
GROWING TIPS — Tulips love sun and do not tolerate wet locations. Too much moisture will cause the bulbs to rot. Soil should be well-worked to a depth of at least six inches of soil adding compost, peat moss, bone meal or organic fertilizers designed for bulbs. Plant four or five inches into the soil, but if you have light soil or exceptionally frigid conditions in the winter, plant a little deeper. Bulbs should be planted at least six inches apart. The wide base of the bulb should always be planted facing down. After you have planted your bulbs, lightly pack the soil on top of them and give them a light watering. If winters are especially cold in your region, a light covering of mulch may be beneficial. Otherwise, little winter maintenance is necessary, although some folks like to place a tulip "screen" over the bulbs before covering with soil - allowing them to grow through but protecting them from squirrels. I have never found this necessary, but it depends on your location and situation. In the early spring, any mulch or covering can be removed from the tulip bed. When tulips are in bloom, keep an eye out for aphid infestations. Aphids can cause permanent damage to your tulips, which can spread throughout your entire bed. An aphid infection can often be identified by streaking on the flowers. Remove any infected tulips as soon as possible.
I guarantee these bulbs are fresh stock. Because gardening is always a challenging undertaking I cannot guarantee results. With bulbs, please take care to plant quickly as possible upon receipt. Enjoy!
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