Monet Tulips Mixed

$89.00 $125.00

Please Note: Due to pre existing Quarantine laws we cannot send any bulbs to Western Australia and Tasmania. You may need to find bulb suppliers in your areas. Sorry we cant help you.

An amazing mixture of these strong, tall tulips. A great way to enjoy colour in your garden on a budget. These tulips flower late in the season.

They have a huge, goblet shaped bloom which are head and shoulders above the rest! We love the array of bold, bright colour that these hardy bulbs provide.

Monet Tulips are recommended for their vigour, especially in warmer climates and for beginners. Of course they also grow really well in cooler climates.

Tulips may have a reputation as `difficult customers` but in most cases this is undeserved. When you buy a bulb, the flower is already pre-formed and ready to bloom. All you need to do is plant them into well drained soil in a sunny spot, fertilise and water, then wait for the show!

A simple way to remember when to plant your tulips is Mother`s Day! It is ideal because by this time of year the soil has cooled sufficiently for planting. It doesn’t have to be on the day but as long as you are around the date.

All our bulbs are ready to grow; they have already had their chilling period so will produce beautiful blooms this year for you.

It is a good idea to prepare the soil for their arrival by adding some rich organic matter. Tulips need good drainage and at least six hours sun a day to flower at their best. Plant the bulbs 15-20cm deep with the pointed end up. Space your tulips 10-20cm apart, planting closer for a more spectacular show. The Power Planter 207 is ideal for this job and super fast too.

In most areas it is recommended you lift and store your Tulip bulbs once their foliage has browned. You don’t need to do this if you live in an area with frost, where the soil is shaded or mulched through summer and where the ground does not become soggy during their dormant period.

A lot of people in warmer areas treat Tulips as a really special Annual and just let them break down into the soil after flowering. But if you are keen, dig them up and store them in the fridge and replant again next year.

Botantical name	Tulipa hybrida
Height	40-80cm
Width	10-20cm
Flowers	Late
Climate	Cool to Sub-Tropical
Availability	Australia wide
Aspect	Full Sun to Light Shade
Supplied as	Bulbs
Water needs	1

Growing Conditions Detailed

Plant/bulb type: True bulb
Planting time: Autumn. Avoid planting your Tulip bulb until the occasional hot spells have finished and the soil has cooled down. We often plant late April to early May.

Prior to Planting
All Tulips (except the Rock Tulips) require an artificial Winter so place the bulbs in the crisper of the fridge for 4-8 weeks (in cool climates for 4-6 weeks; in warmer climates for 6-8 weeks). Plant immediately after removing from the fridge.

Height
Rock Tulips: 15-20cm
Monet Tulips: 40 -100cm
Other Tulips: 30-50cm

Depth & spacing

Plant 12-15cm deep and 10-15cm apart.

Aspect

Full sun to very light shade. In warmer climates, Tulips like a cool, part shaded spot.

Soil

Well drained and friable, although will often grow well for one year in heavier soils.

Watering

Start watering when growth appears and keep soil slightly moist until foliage dies off after flowering. It is ideal to keep bulbs relatively dry whilst dormant.

Fertilising

Top dress with a complete fertiliser after planting, and water in. Otherwise incorporate fertiliser into the soil a week or more before planting. For best results in subsequent years, top dress again immediately after flowering. Use a complete fertiliser such as Blood & Bone.

Flowering time

Early to mid Spring.

After flowering care

Allow the foliage to die back, before loosening the soil and lifting the bulbs. Allow the bulbs to dry off (don't leave them in the sun) then shake off excess dirt, remove flower stalks and store. At this point do not remove the smaller bulbs attached to the 'mother' bulb. These bulbs will, if cared for each year, grow to flowering sized.

Storage

The bulbs need to be stored in a cool, airy and dry spot with temperatures of 15-23c. Old stockings are excellent for holding the dormant bulbs

To protect the bulbs from aphid or thrip infestation during this period, lightly dust the bulbs with an insecticide powder prior to storage. Don't forget to put the bulbs back into the crisper prior to planting the following Autumn.

Tulip bulbs in warmer climates

Even in warmer climates, Tulips can be enjoyed for at least one year. To get a good display the bulbs must be refrigerated for 6-8 weeks and then planted in a cool part of the garden (lightly shaded & south facing.)

Trouble shooting

Drying leaves and flower buds - this is often caused by Botrytis (Tulip Fire). To protect against Botrytis, spray the Tulips with a fungal spray designed for ornamental plants (ask at your local nursery).

Foliage but no flowers - this is usually a result of bulbs becoming too hot (which cooks the flower bud). This can happen during storage or after planting. To avoid this, ensure the storage spot stays relatively cool (ie less than 25C) and don't plant the bulbs until early May. This gives the soil a chance to cool down after Summer.