Setup, Compatibility & Care
To ensure your tulips thrive, follow these planting guidelines:
- Timing: Plant your 20 bulbs during the autumn months when the soil has cooled.
- Depth & Spacing: Plant bulbs at a depth approximately three times the height of the bulb, spacing them about 10-15cm apart.
- Soil Preparation: Choose a location with rich, fertile soil. If your garden has heavy clay, add grit or sand to the planting hole to improve drainage.
- Sunlight: These tulips require a spot in full sun to partial shade.
- Maintenance: After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally; this allows the bulb to store energy for the following season. Do not cut back the green leaves too early.