Tulipa Fosteriana-Hybride - Tulip

continental : They prefer locations where they can receive direct sunlight for at least few hours.
They can tolerate short slight frosts; in case of intense frost cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

alpine : It is advisable to place these plants in a very bright location, exposed to direct sunlight.
We suggest to cover the plants with frost cloth in autumn even though they can tolerate slight frosts; place them in the greenhouse if possible.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a very bright location, possibly exposed to direct sunlight.
The Tulipa Fosteriana-Hybride can generally tolerate slight frosts without any problem, therefore they can be grown in the garden without any problem.

Fertilization Tulipa Fosteriana-Hybride : Bulbous plants are fertilized in spring and summer, using a specific fertilizer, to improve the storage of nutritional substances in the bulbs, in order to have a generous bloom the next year.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Tulipa Fosteriana-Hybride like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Tulipa Fosteriana-Hybride rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.