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Wild Tulip bulbs -tulipa sylvestris is an underrated Wildflower that is very easy and quick to establish in a spring flowering meadow. The flowers are a brilliant pure yellow and appear in April and May. Wild Tulip bulbs will establish best on fertile soils in sun or light shade and it is possible to introduce and establish bulbs in borders, grassland or lawns. Wild Tulip look best growing alongside other spring flowering wild flowers such as Cowslips, Meadow Buttercup, Wild daffodils, and Star of Bethlehem. How to grow Wild Tulip from Bulbs: Wild Tulip bulbs can be introduced to their permanent planting positions in October and November. If the weather prevents planting, then bulbs should be stored in a dry, cool shady place until things improve. Stored carefully in this way, Wild Tulip bulbs should keep well for a long period. A hole approximately 3 times the length of the bulb is required when planting. If the soil is especially heavy then the addition of a little sand can help. Wild Tulip bulbs will flower more readily on fertile soils in sun or light shade. Flowers should normally appear the following spring. Summary: type - Flowering Bulb/rhizome, colour - Yellow, height - 0 to 50cms, flowers April, May, habitat - Semi-Shade (Orchards, Hedgerow, Banks, Open Woodland), Dry Grassland (clay, loam) | ||
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nb7_1 bright yellow flowers in april plant in grass or the border type flowering bulb rhizome colour yellow height 0 to 50cms flowers april may habitat semi shade orchards hedgerow banks open woodland dry grassland clay loam
