Tulips have a reputation as lavish messengers of spring. You can take targeted measures to ensure that the flowers remain beautiful for a long time. This is how your tulips bloom tirelessly in the bed and on the balcony.
How do I make my tulips bloom for a long time?
To keep tulips blooming for a long time, they should be planted in late autumn and given a sunny, wind-protected location. The soil should be loose, well-drained and nutrient-rich, with a pH between 6 and 7.
Planting time sets the course
Your tulips will not bloom without a cold stimulus. Therefore, choose the late autumn months as the planting time. When the temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius from mid-October, plant the flower bulbs in the ground.
Tulips feel at home in this location
So that your tulips don't run out of floral energy prematurely, they should soak up as much solar energy as possible. If the soil conditions still meet expectations, tulipa will bloom continuously from April to May or longer. The location should have these criteria:
- Sunny, warm and sheltered location
- Loose, well-drained soil, rich in nutrients
- A slightly acidic to neutral pH value of 6 to 7
In the pot and flower box on the balcony, please pay particular attention to protecting it from strong winds. If the flower stems break off, the flowering is over.
Planting correctly for a long flowering period – this is how it works
Tulips bloom every spring for years if the bulbs are professionally planted in the ground in autumn. Dig planting holes that are at least twice as deep as the tulip bulbs are high. Various experts even advocate a depth of 25 to 30 cm if hard frosts are to be expected at the location. Please point the tip upwards, fill in the soil and press it down with your hands. Finally, water generously and mulch with compost.
