Salmon Impression Tulip Bulbs
If nothing but the best will suffice in your garden, then get some Salmon Impression bulbs in there ASAP. These absolute professionals grow up to two feet tall on straight, strong stems, with 5 inch, classic egg-shaped blooms of that perfect pink-with-a-hint-of-peach color that looks just fabulous against any shade of green, which is great news because: leaves. Plus, these varsity champs come back stronger and more prolific every year, bloom for seemingly forever out in the field, and needless to say make an absolute top-shelf cut flower.
Tulips make the spring garden sing. And there's little care involved, just tuck them into the ground before it freezes, and wait for your spring bounty. Plus, the petals are edible so you can nibble your way through the garden.
Includes 12 bulbs in a cloth bag with planting instructions a wooden label stake.
Botanical Name
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Tulipa
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20-22" | |
Spacing
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1-3" between bulbs
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Light
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Full sun or part shade
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Zone
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Perennial, zones 3-8
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Deer
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Not deer resistant
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Kids & Pets
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Non-toxic, edible petals |
Climate
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Needs freezing winter temps to bloom |
Water
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Only needs supplemental water in very dry conditions |
Indoor & Pots
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Grows well in containers outside |
How to Plant | Dig a hole and tuck your bulbs in, pointy side up, about 6" deep (roughly 3 times the size of the bulbs) and about 3" apart. You can plant them closer for a fuller display, but be sure the bulbs don't touch. Now fill in the soil, give it a few solid pats so it compresses around the bulbs, then give it a long drink of water. Mark that pot or spot with your wooden plant marker so you know where your tulips live now. Wait for spring |
Where to Plant | Find a place that gets at least partial sun; 4 or more hours a day |
When to Plant | If planting in a cold region, plant in the fall, anytime before the ground freezes for the last time. If planting in a warm region, (zones 9 and warmer), place your bulbs in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, in the bags they came in, by themselves (without other produce). Remove from fridge after at least 6 weeks and plant in late winter |
When to Expect Blooms | Mid spring |
Care Instructions | Water when soil is dry, once leaves appear |
Extra Credit | If planting in a container, be sure the pot has ample drainage. Fill the bottom 2-3" of the pot with pebbles to prevent clogging. Wait for the foliage to wilt and turn yellow before clipping it back late spring, so that the bulb can store energy for the next year's blooms. When picking flowers for bouquets, be sure to leave at least one leaf per plant. |