Tulipe clusiana Sheila

Tulipe clusiana Sheila

Elegantly shaped tulips which are very closely related to the original wild ones found in the Kaukasian mountains.

Outer petals are rose to apricot with yellow edges and the inside petals are yellow creating a lovely colour effect. Very hardy - reblooming.

How to take care of Tulip Sheila

Tulip Sheila are ideal for rock gardens, borders and containers. Plant Tulip Sheila 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 Sheila 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 Sheila bulbs and store the dry bulbs in a cool place, protect from mice. Replant in autumn.