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Tulip 'Prinses Irene'
With the colours of a sunset, Tulip 'Prinses Irene' is a strong grower that looks great in pots with elegant blue-green silver leaves. More
| 15 bulbs 260237-15 | £7.50 |
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| 30 bulbs 260237-30 | £14.50 |
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With the colours of a sunset, Tulip 'Prinses Irene' is a strong grower that looks great in pots with elegant blue-green silver leaves.
Our tulip bulbs are the best and biggest we can find, from tried and trusted growers. Don't forget that tulips like to be planted late in October and November with the colder weather, and need a little watering if planted in pots.
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Group/Species |
Triumph For more information on tulip groups, click here. |
| Variety | Prinses Irene |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Tulip |
| Border Position | Front, Middle |
| Bulb Size |
11/12 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Heavy Clay, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 30cm (12in) |
| Spacing | Plant pointy end up 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 8cm (3in) apart. Layer bulbs to a depth of 25-30cm (10-12in) if room is tight. Remember to add plenty of grit if your soil is heavy. For containers, space bulbs 1-2cm (½-1in) apart if planting in a single layer, give them more room, 2-3cm (1-1½in) if planting in a bulb lasagne. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant outdoors October - December. |
| Care Tips | Don't plant tulip bulbs until the cold weather has set in – this helps wipe out viral and fungal diseases. Leave the browning foliage on your tulips until every leaf has died right down – this allows the bulb to store more food and increases the chances of good flowering the following year. |
| Flowering | mid April - May |
| Vase Life | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper to hold the stems ram-rod straight and leave to drink for at least 3 hours – or overnight. This helps keep the stems straight, but tulips do continue to grow after picking so curves may appear. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
Tulip 'Prinses Irene' reviews
Average based on 4 reviews
Beautiful Tulip!
Reviewed 16th May 2016 by Carole Strong Delighted with Tulip 'Prinses Irene'. Stunning colours, all bulbs have flowered. Now flowering into their 3rd week and still going strong! Many thanks. |
WHAT A STUNNER!
Reviewed 2nd May 2016 by Mary Hamilton-Goya WHAT A ROBUST BEAUTIFUL TULIP. I CANNOT HELP MYSELF FROM STEALING A VIEW OF IT FROM THE WINDOW WHENEVER I CAN. EVEN MY HUSBAND LOVES THE COLOUR, HE SAYS IT REMINDS HIM OF A BLAZING FIRE. |
Just stunning
Reviewed 5th May 2015 by Jean Robinson Wonderful colour, I had a fantastic display of flowers. |
princess irene.
Reviewed 23rd April 2015 by ann cockett very exceptional colour, beautiful and healthy |
