Prepare the soil by enriching it with organic matter. If the soil is moist and rich in phosphorous you'll have tough, brilliantly colored, and pest-free plants. Set plants 15 to 18 inches apart. You'll need to water frequently if the soil is light and sandy. Use a high-phosphorus fertilizer in the spring.
Plants multiply rapidly, and produce fewer flowers as they become overcrowded.
Clumps should be divided in the spring or fall after two or three years of flowering. When dividing clumps, it's best to work more organic material into the soil. Tulip Violacea 'Pallida' Tulip Violacea 'Pallida' A truly unique little Species Tulip. Glistening white pointed petals open to reveal a startling bright blue base. Will form colonies that are lovely with Chionodoxa and other Species Tulips.