Darwin hybrid Tulip BULBS,FALL PLANTING, Bloom Spring

Darwin hybrid Tulip mix- Product with tall, sturdy stems (60cm or more). Popular in the past, but have since declined in popularity due to short lifespan. First developed in 1936 by D. Lefeber by crossing Tulip fosteriana Mad. Lefeber with a Darwin tulip. Large flowers on long stems.

Expertly bred for ideal qualities and stunning colors, these Darwin hybrid Tulips bloom in a range from red to yellow, resembling poppies when open and creating a striking display when closed in the morning.

Today tulips are loved for their beautiful, upright flowers and gorgeous array of colors.
favorite with landscapers. It delivers high voltage color for beds, borders and containers.
• Fragrant
• Great in Containers
• Long Lasting Blooms

Planting Growing Instructions
Tulip bulbs should be planted in late autumn, with the pointed end facing upwards, at a depth of approximately 3 times their height. Make sure that they are planted deep enough - shallow planting may prevent the bulbs receiving the necessary winter cold period that is essential for them to produce flowers in spring. Choose a sunny position in moist, free draining soil.
Plant bulbs in well dug soil about 8-10cm deep and approx 10-15cm apart. It is often beneficial to use a little bonemeal or super phosphate mixed in with the soil. Tulips delight during their growth in a sunny location.
How to Grow Tulip Bulbs:
1. In the Fall, choose a spot that is mostly sunny or has only light shade. Also make sure that the location has fairly good drainage and does not tend to get waterlogged.
2. Planting tulip bulbs is fairly simple. Bulbs look much like a small onion, sometimes with a spike or point on one side and sometimes with wiry roots growing out of one. Plant with the spike pointing up.
3. Follow the rule of thumb when planting bulbs and give the bulbs at least 2 times their height of soil above them. Dig a 6-7 inch hole, drop the bulb into it and cover with soil. 
4. Regarding the spacing between bulbs, if planting in beds, leave approx 5-6 inches between each bulb. If you are planting in containers, you can cluster them a little closer together. 
5. After planting, water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles.
6. Tulip bulbs will flower in the spring. After the flowers die back in late spring or early summer, let the plant enjoy a drier, warmer rest period. After leaves die back, stop watering so that the bulb can rest.
7. In cooler zones, you can leave the tulip bulbs in the ground over winter so that they can receive their required period of winter cooling in order to flower the following Spring.