Height: 10 - 15 cm

Flowering period: March, May

Group: Species Tulip, naturalizing tulip bulbs

Delivery time: August to November

Honky Tonk Order Tulip Bulbs

Features of the Honky Tonk tulip bulb:

The flower color of the Honky Tonk tulip bulb is a very soft yellow with a pink blush on the outside of the petals. The inside of the flower is completely yellow including the heart. The pistil is light in color and the fine stamens are black. When the sun shines, the flower opens wide. The flower stands on a short stem of about 15 cm. This botanical tulip bulb still looks a lot like the "wild" tulip and can return for several years in the same place. It is also suitable for planting a pot.

The Honky Tonk tulip bulb belongs to the group of tulip species.

Species tulips refer to varieties that are not further crossed and remain as they are found in nature. Species tulips are generally smaller in bulb and flower than other tulips. There are early and late flowering species of tulips and they come in many colors and sizes. If the location of the tulip species is to your liking, they can naturalize very well. They are especially suitable for use in rock gardens. They also do well in pots.

The best planting time for Honky Tonk tulip bulbs is the months of October and November. The tulip bulb needs some time to form roots before the first frost comes. If you plant the tulip bulbs before October, there is a risk of frost damage because the tulips will emerge too early in the spring. The planting depth is 3 times the height of the bulb. In order to bloom in the spring, a tulip bulb needs the indispensable winter. So a cold period, which should last at least 9 weeks with a temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. Tulip bulbs are best planted in well-loosened, not too wet soil. If they are too wet, the bulbs will rot and there will be no flower. They do well in sun or partial shade. Plant tall tulips in a place where they are protected from strong winds to prevent blowing over. You can plant the tulip bulbs in groups or scatter the tulip bulbs and plant them where they fell. The latter gives a natural effect.

The Honky Tonk tulip bulbs also do well in a pot or container. One of the most important rules is: ensure good drainage, because tulip bulbs cannot withstand too much moisture. After planting, you can bury the pots and cover them with a layer of straw to protect them from freezing. As soon as the tulips rise above the ground, the pot can be removed from the ground and placed at its destination.