10 Quality Tulip Bulbs - Princess Irene (Orange) - Freshly Imported from Holland
Bag contains 10 premium quality tulip bulbs of the variety "Princess Irene".Hardiness Zones:USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 6. There are a few that can survive in Zones 7 and 8, but most need a cold winter, to bloom successive years.Exposure:Full sun to Partial shade.Mature Size:Varies greatly with variety, but most tulips are between 6 - 24 inches (h) x 12 - 24 inches (w)Bloom Period:SpringPlanting Tulips:Tulips need a chilling period and are planted in the fall. Planting depth should be about 3 times the bulb's diameter; small bulbs will be about 5-6 inches deep, larger bulbs 8-10 inches. Keep watering weekly, if it doesn't rain, until the ground freezes. Feed again, when the leaves emerge in the spring.You can also plant the bulbs in pots on patios, decks or window boxes. Just make sure that they do have access to water.Alternately, you could plant them on pots and enjoy seeing them come up indoors. The flowers won't last as long as they will outside but 5 or so tulip bulbs in a six inch pot are sure way to bring spring inside!