Tulip bulbs,MARILYN, Lily Flowering

Marilyn Lily Flowering Tulip brings elegant, late-spring color to your garden with graceful blooms featuring long, pointed petals that reflex outward. These tall-stemmed beauties are perfect for formal bedding, perennial borders, and stunning cut flower arrangements.

Key Features:

• Elegant lily-shaped blooms with pointed, reflexed petals
• Tall stems ideal for cutting and formal displays
• Blooms late spring, extending deep into May
• Reliable perennial performance in well-drained soil
• Excellent for mass plantings and landscape use
• Deer and rodent resistant

Growing Conditions:

• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Sunset Zones: All zones (chilling required in warmer zones)
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained (essential to prevent rot)
• Height: Tall stems

Planting Guide:

When to Plant: October through December. Bulbs can be planted right up until Christmas for spring blooms.

How to Plant: Plant bulbs 6-8" deep with the pointed end facing up, spacing 4-6" apart. In warmer climates, plant deeper (10"+ depth) for stronger stems and better performance. Group bulbs closely for maximum visual impact—tulips always look better in clusters.

Soil Preparation: Remove weeds and stones, loosen soil with a fork or trowel. Ensure excellent drainage—lily flowering tulips will not tolerate soggy soil, especially during wet winters.

Care: Apply complete organic fertilizer in spring for established plantings, or mix into planting holes in fall. Lift and divide bulbs every 5 years when they become crowded. Plant in somewhat sheltered areas to protect tall stems from wind damage.

Pro Tips:

• Alternate rows of early, mid, and late-blooming tulips for continuous color throughout the season
• Combine with early perennials in borders for layered spring interest
• Plant in raised beds with excellent drainage for best perennial performance

Uses: Spectacular for formal bedding, natural perennial borders, mass plantings, and fresh-cut arrangements. The elegant form and extended bloom period make Marilyn a standout in late-spring gardens.