Tulipa 'Purissima'
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Nicola
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Posted: Sunday 25th of April 2010 03:50 PM Last reply: Sunday 25th of April 2010 03:50 PM
Propagation from Offsets
Matt Sheard
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During the tulips annual growth cycle an apical buds will develop at the base of the parent bulb, and one of these will grow on to become next years flowering bulb. Unfortunately with tulips, once the parent plant has finished flowering its bulb begins to die back, transferring it valuable stored of carbohydrates and nutrients to it progeny. Once the parent bulb has disintegrated it will leave a replacement, large flowering bulb along with a cluster of smaller bulbs.
In the autumn, carefully lift this tulip 'family' and gently detach all the bulbs. Next, plant all the bulbs into a fertile, free draining soil at approximately twice their own depth. Try to choose a site that has an open and sunny location away from excessive damp and strong winds.
Although the new parent bulb will flower next year the new bulbs won't be mature enough to produce flowers until at least the following year.
In the autumn, carefully lift this tulip 'family' and gently detach all the bulbs. Next, plant all the bulbs into a fertile, free draining soil at approximately twice their own depth. Try to choose a site that has an open and sunny location away from excessive damp and strong winds.
Although the new parent bulb will flower next year the new bulbs won't be mature enough to produce flowers until at least the following year.
Posted: Sunday 25th of April 2010 11:26 AM Last reply: Sunday 25th of April 2010 11:26 AM