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Tulip Orange
Tulip “Orange princesses” is very popular among gardeners. This variety is distinguished by a large double glass with an incredibly variegated attractive color. The flower will become an adornment of any flower bed, and at the same time its cultivation will not cause difficulties for a beginner either.
Description of the tulip “Orange princesses”
Large terry glasses of this variety attract attention with their beauty and bright color. At the same time, the flowers look great both in a bouquet and in a flower bed. Especially impressive looks “Orange princesses” in a numerous planting, when 1 square. m at least 30 primroses are grown. But often this tulip is grown for container decoration of flower beds.
Tulip “Orange princesses” belongs to the late varieties
The variety is late, its flowering period occurs in May and lasts about 20 days. The stem of the culture reaches 45 cm in height. Large double glass with a diameter of up to 8-10 cm. It looks like a small peony. The height of the flower is 6 cm. The petals are bright orange, with a pale yellow ending.
Tulip “Orange princesses”: planting and care
The bulbs should be planted in open ground in October, but before planting, it is advisable to hold them for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate. For a flower garden, choose a lighted place, although partial shade is also allowed. The main thing is that the site is protected from the wind.
The variety is frost-resistant. Therefore, it can be grown in the northern regions as well.
“Princess Orange” prefers light, fertile soils with a neutral reaction. If you plant a flower in depleted soil, then before planting, it is advisable to add rotted manure or compost. And don’t forget to lime too acidic soil. Landing in this way:
- Dig trenches or holes 10 cm deep.
- Plant the bulbs.
- Sprinkle the flowers with soil mixed with organic fertilizers. For small bulbs, a depth of 5 cm is sufficient.
- Moisten the soil well and mulch the bed with a layer of peat.
The variety is unpretentious and practically does not require attention to itself. Flower care consists of periodic watering, as well as loosening and weeding the flower bed. For a more friendly flowering, it is advisable to feed the crops during the growing season with complex mineral fertilizers.
The bulbs should be dug out after the foliage has dried. Store them before planting in a dry, ventilated area.
If you want to grow a bright primrose, then pay attention to the “Orange princesses”. This large terry tulip will not leave you indifferent, and at the same time planting and caring for it does not take much time and effort.