The Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe are bulbs of a tulip with flowers in various colours. They grow to roughly 40 to 50 centimetres tall. The different shades create a cheerful planting that immediately catches the eye in a pot on the patio. As cut flowers they last longest if you cut them when the bud is just colouring.

The bulbs are size 11/12 and each produce one generous flower. They look their best in pots and planters, but also do well in the border. With 20 bulbs you fill a pot of about 40 centimetres, with 40 bulbs a large planter or a spot in the border. With 80 or 160 bulbs you can plant a bed or a row for the vase; allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square metre. Combine them with other tulip bulbs that flower in April and May; a single-coloured variety keeps the whole calm. You will find more greenery for outdoors among our outdoor plants.

When should you plant the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe?

The best time to plant the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe is from mid-October to the end of November, once the soil has cooled to below 10 °C. The bulbs will then still form roots before winter without sprouting too early. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can plant until December. The bulbs need the winter cold to flower in April and May, so do not plant them in spring.

When do the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe flower?

The Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe flower in April and May, in the second half of the tulip season. Each flower stays beautiful for about two to three weeks. In a pot in a warm spot they often flower a week earlier, after a cold spring a little later. If you let the foliage die back after flowering, they will return next spring.

Care and tips Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe

Plant the bulbs pointed end up, about 12 to 15 centimetres deep and 8 to 10 centimetres apart. Tulips like well-drained soil; if your garden stays wet, mix some sand into the soil. In a pot, give them a drainage layer of gravel or clay pebbles; among our outdoor pots and baskets you will find a suitable model. After flowering, only cut off the spent flower and leave the foliage until it turns yellow, so the bulb stores food for next year. A little bulb fertiliser in autumn or early spring is enough.

Water needs of the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe

In open ground the bulbs need little water. Only water after planting if the autumn is very dry. In a pot, water about once a week in spring as soon as the leaves appear. Never leave water standing in the saucer, because bulbs in wet soil will rot.

Light needs of the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe

Give them a sunny spot with at least six hours of sun a day. In full sun the stems stay strong and the colours look their best. In partial shade they flower too, but with slightly longer stems and less abundantly.

Are the Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe toxic?

The Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe are mildly toxic if ingested, especially the bulb itself. Keep them out of reach of pets and young children. The sap can irritate sensitive skin, so wear garden gloves when planting.

How will my Tulip bulbs Positive Vibe be shipped?

Your bulbs are carefully packed and shipped. That way they arrive safely and fresh from the grower.