Tulip Sweetheart Fosteriana
Tulip 'Sweetheart', a Fosteriana variety, enchants with its lemon yellow petals adorned with a wide, creamy white band around their edges. These bowl-…
Tulip 'Sweetheart', a Fosteriana variety, enchants with its lemon yellow petals adorned with a wide, creamy white band around their edges. These bowl-shaped flowers feature a sunny yellow centre, blooming in mid-spring and reaching a height of 30 cm. Ideal for early spring displays, 'Sweetheart' adds charm and brightness to garden borders and containers.
Benefits:
- Distinctive Colour Contrast: Lemon yellow petals with creamy white bands create a striking and elegant appearance.
- Bowl-Shaped Flowers: Adds depth and texture to garden beds and containers, enhancing visual interest.
- Early Spring Blooms: Provides vibrant colour early in the spring season, extending the floral display.
- Compact Height: Reaches 30 cm, making it suitable for front borders and container gardening.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
- Growing Tips:
- Planting Time: Plant bulbs in autumn before the first frost, ensuring they have time to establish roots for spring blooms.
- Soil Preparation: Choose well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter to promote healthy growth.
- Depth and Spacing: Plant bulbs 10-15 cm deep and space them 10-15 cm apart for optimal development.
- Sunlight: Select a location with full to partial sunlight, providing at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for robust flowering.
- Fertilisation: Apply Mr. Middleton Seaweed feed at planting time and again in early spring to encourage strong, vibrant blooms.
After Bloom Care:
- Allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs for the following season.
- Deadhead spent flowers to redirect energy into bulb development.
Transform your garden with the delightful beauty and early spring charm of Tulip 'Sweetheart'.