Organic Tulipa 'Columbus' (double flowered) - Peony Tulip | 7 pcs.

Organic double flowered tulips

The Tulipa 'Columbus' is an enchanting peony tulip known for its beautiful flowers and striking colors. She is a late flowering medium tulip about 45 centimeters high with a double flower reminiscent of a peony flower. The flowers are enormous and at the beginning of the flowering period they have yellow edges on the tips of the raspberry-colored petals, which change from yellow to white after a short time.

The 'Columbus' is a versatile tulip and can be used in different ways. It is beautiful when combined with other tulip varieties and spring flowers to create colorful floral arrangements. She is also suitable for cut flowers, so you can bring her beauty indoors in bouquets and flower arrangements.

How, where and when do I plant tulip bulbs?

A tulip bulb is a flowerbulb that needs a cold period. The flowerbulb grows best in the autumn October planted so that it sits in the ground in winter and gets that cold period. When planting, maintain 2 to 3 times the height of the flowerbulb itself and the spacing keep 2 to 3 times the width of the flowerbulb.

Plant the flowerbulbs in a spot in the sun or in partial shade. It likes nutrient-rich, fertile soil, preferably loamy soil. If you have sandy soil, mix some clay minerals into the planting hole and in case of clay soil you can add some organic material to the planting hole for better drainage. Make sure the soil remains well-drained, as too much moisture around the bulbs can lead to rot.

Care of the tulip bulbs

To nourish the tulip bulbs, you can add organic fertilizers to the soil when planting. It is important not to overfeed the bulbs as this can lead to excessive leaf growth and weakened flowers.

The spent flowers are cut away at the top of the flower stem, so that the power goes to the flowerbulb instead of to the seed. Leave the foliage still attached, because it ensures photosynthesis so that the flowerbulb gathers strength again for the following year. Allow the foliage to die completely so that the strength returns to the bulb. The leaves have completely died around July.

In order for the tulip bulb to produce a large flower again, it must be dug up from the garden and hung in a warm shed. It is important to handle the bulbs carefully when digging up and ensure that they are not damaged. Remove excess soil, leaving the outer shell of the bulb intact. Then hang the bulbs in a ventilated place to dry.

The tulip bulbs can be replanted in the ground in the fall. Follow the planting instructions above again.

What if tulip bulbs remain in the ground?

If an organic tulip bulb remains in the ground, you can count on several years of flowering. However, the quality decreases every year and the risk of diseases such as fire is considerably greater. Therefore, choose different places in the garden every year to prevent diseases and weakening.

Organic Tulipa 'Columbus' - Skal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459

Packed per 7 pieces or choose more for less in the form of a stacking discount!

STACKING DISCOUNT D

Can be ordered from June '24!

EU shipping €8.95 - Free shipping from €100 purchase.

Characteristics

Other tulip varieties

NL-BIO-01