Tulip single late La Courtine

Tulip single late La Courtine

This is truly a magnificent tulip with deep golden petals brushed with vivid red from the base upwards.

They flower with large classically egg shaped flowers from mid-late May onwards.

This tulip produces lots of colour just when the others are fading away. Single late tulips are perfect for planting in large spring beds, just as you see in parks.

How to take care of Tulip La Courtine

Tulip La Courtine are ideal for rock gardens, borders and containers. Plant Tulip La Courtine bulbs in well-drained prepared soil in a sunny sheltered spot. If planted in flower pots, plant so they're just touching and place pots in a sunny location.

Place Tulip La Courtine bulbs with the 'nose' upward into the soil (approx. 10 cm (4”) deep and 5 cm (2”) apart) cover with soil. Always water well after planting to stimulate growth. For best results, as the buds materialise, add a high potash liquid feed to fertilize.

Please note to survive harsh winters apply a mulch (straw or newspaper) over them to prevent frost damage. Remove mulch when all danger of frost has passed. After flowering fertilize with nitrogen and allow the leaves to die back naturally, cut the leaves off when they turn completely yellow.

Lift Tulip La Courtine bulbs and store the dry bulbs in a cool place, protect from mice. Replant in autumn.