Without water, tulips are doomed both in the garden and in the vase. However, excess is just as harmful as too little. Read here how you can skillfully handle this important aspect of your care program.
How much water do tulips need in the garden and in the vase?
Tulips in the garden only require moderate watering; natural rainfall is usually sufficient. If it is dry, check the soil moisture and water carefully. In the vase, tulips are thirsty, top up the water regularly without replacing it completely. Trimming stem ends increases freshness.
Water garden tulips moderately
Watering tulips is rarely necessary in fresh soil in the garden. During the flowering period in spring, the natural rainfall usually covers the requirements. Additional water is only necessary when the soil is visibly dry. In summer, the need for watering also decreases. How to do it right:
- If there is no rain, press a finger 1-2 cm deep into the ground
- If necessary, pour the water from the jug spout directly onto the soil
- As soon as no more moisture is absorbed, stop watering
If the tulips thrive in pots and balcony boxes, proceed in a similar way. Here the water requirement is covered when the first drops run out of the bottom opening.
Pour water into the vase instead of replacing it
In contrast to their counterparts in the garden, tulips in the vase prove to be extremely thirsty. Within a few days the water level visibly drops. Even if the color becomes cloudy at the same time, experts advise against completely replacing the water. The nutrients contained in them promote growth so intensively that the shelf life of the cut flowers is shortened. Therefore, please add fresh water and do not replace it completely.
Tip
Tulips stay crisp and fresh in the vase for longer if you trim the stem ends regularly. If the tissue turns brown, take the flower out of the water briefly. Use a sharp knife to cut off at least 1 cm and a maximum of 5 cm. Glued pathways are exposed so that water and nutrients can be transported to the flower unhindered.
