Award-winning Greigii as a sport of ‘Toronto’ and named in honor of another Canadian city, is ideal in rock gardens and containers.
In April and May, nothing in the garden compares to the range of colors and forms that Tulips can offer, from intense reds, vibrant oranges, deep purples and sunny yellows to captivating pastels. plus pure white.
Plant large bulbs 5–6″ apart and smaller bulbs 2–3″ apart. Small Species Tulips are ideal for rock gardens and the tall, large-flowered varieties can hold their own anywhere.
Bulb size: 12 cm /species 5-10 cm
Light/Watering: Tulips perform best in full sun in the North and will tolerate very light shade in hotter areas.
Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Tulip bulbs require a well-drained soil. Sandy soil enriched with organic matter is ideal as is a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Keep Tulip bulbs cool (below 65°) until ready to plant. Plant in fall at least a month before the ground freezes.
Plant at the depth recommended on the plant label (or slightly deeper); you plant large bulbs 8–10″ deep, smaller bulbs and species Tulips 5–6″ deep.
Fertilize in fall and early spring with any fertilizers specifically
