🌷 Tulip 'Pep Talk' (6 bulbs) – A boost of color and volume for the garden! ✨Submitted by Van Noort
Add a colorful peony effect to your late spring arrangements with the tulip 'Pep Talk' , a late double tulip with coral pink blooms tinged with salmon and soft yellow . Its full, dense, rounded flowers are reminiscent of peonies and add depth, warmth, and elegance to any border.
Floriferous, hardy and easy to grow, it is perfect for vibrant pastel beds , large pots , or romantic and vibrant spring bouquets . It flowers in May, in full sun , in well-drained soil , and returns faithfully from year to year.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm (16" to 20")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, humus-rich, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing the 'Pep Talk' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In the ground: Ideal for beds rich in texture , pastel borders , or warm-toned compositions .
✔️ In a pot: Perfect in large decorative containers , for bright terraces or flowery balconies.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate during flowering.
💡 Tip: Pair it with white, light pink double tulips or soft daffodils for a rich and balanced pastel effect.
🌿 Caring for the 'Pep Talk' Tulip
💦 Watering: Moderate, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to support generous flowering
✂️ Pruning: Allow the foliage to turn completely yellow before removing it.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, the bulbs are hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Pep Talk' Tulip?
✅ Double coral-salmon flower , with a bright yellow heart
✅ Ideal for rich beds , flower pots and textured bouquets
✅ Late flowering , full of relief and style
✅ Rustic, faithful , easy to succeed
✨ Add life, volume and charm to your arrangements with the Tulip 'Pep Talk' , proposed by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with pastel or bright double tulips for a vibrant and romantic spring ! 😊
