🌷 Tulip saxatilis (6 bulbs) – A natural botanical treasure! ✨Offered by Van Noort
Create a natural, light and lively effect with the Tulip saxatilis , a multiflora botanical tulip with soft pink star-shaped flowers , opening onto a bright golden yellow center . Very floriferous and undemanding, this tulip naturalizes easily and returns faithfully each year, forming charming little groups.
It is ideal for prairie-style gardens , rockeries , informal borders or country pots . Its very early flowering makes it one of the first to add color to the garden when spring returns.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 10 to 20 cm (4" to 8")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 4 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low (drought tolerant once established)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, sandy, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing the Tulip saxatilis
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for rockeries , natural borders , sunny slopes or wild-style gardens .
✔️ In pots: Superb in natural planters , terracotta pots, or old-fashioned tubs.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 8 to 10 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 8 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then minimal in spring.
💡 Tip: Let the foliage dry in place to allow the bulb to regenerate naturally — it loves to multiply if left alone.
🌿 Care of the Tulip saxatilis
💦 Watering: Very low, ideal for dry places
🌱 Fertilizer: Not necessary if the soil is well drained and slightly enriched
✂️ Size: No maintenance required, it takes care of itself
❄️ Wintering: No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the Tulip saxatilis?
✅ Small pink and yellow botanical tulip , very early flowering
✅ Ideal for natural gardens , rockeries and rustic pots
✅ Naturalizes easily , faithful from year to year
✅ Zero maintenance , perfect for eco-friendly or beginner gardeners
✨ Add a touch of natural and authentic charm to your landscaping with the Tulip saxatilis , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Combine it with grape hyacinths, crocuses or other botanical bulbs for a lively and wild spring with finesse ! 😊
