The Kelly tulip is a typical representative of the Triumph group. This raspberry red flower with a spreading white edge provides a spectacular colour display for the first showing in the spring. It is a true star of garden flower beds and lawns. It will look adorable planted densely in a large box or a round flat basket. It harmonizes magnificently with other tulips, such as the Red Impression or the yellow Golden Apeldoorn. Broad tufts of the grape hyacinths will help you expose its beauty. The classic elliptic shape of the flower and the stiff stems invite you to cut these tulips. The spectacular saturated red colour that contrasts with the milk-white edges add a touch of character to them. These plants grow about 40 to 50 cm tall.

Tulips are rather undemanding in regard to growing conditions. These plants do not require much attention from the gardener. You only need to learn their basic requirements regarding the site in order to enjoy the beautiful flowers. Tulips grow best in the medium heavy to light soil. The loam-sandy soil should be permeable, rich in nutrients and the organic matter. It is recommended to avoid planting tulips in the waterlogged, acid, heavy or dried soil. Tulips prefer sunny sites, yet several hours of shade per day will not hurt them. We recommend to prepare the site for tulip cultivation in advance. The soil should be cultivated, weeded and the larger stones removed from it. The admixture of finely ground compost will provide the bulbs with the much needed support at the start. You may also add some sand in order to make the soil lighter. Tulips do not need to be excavated every year, but we recommend to do so every 3 to 4 years in order to strengthen the plants. This would also allow you to propagate the tulips by separating the bulblets. Tulips tolerate Central European winters and may grow at the same site for at least a few years.

Tulip bulbs have to be planted in autumn. September and October are considered the perfect time for planting. The optimal planting depth equals two heights of a bulb. The planting distance depends on the visual effect you would like to achieve. Allow 15 - 20 cm between the bulbs and the same distance between rows on average.

Each package contains 5 bulbs of the tulip Kelly. The packaging label contains the basic information about the plant and the growing instructions.

• Variety: Kelly
• Use: ornamental - garden, planters
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: raspberry red with white edges
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Site: sunny or partial shade; medium heavy, loam-sandy, permeable soil rich in nutrients and organic matter
• Bulbs: 5
• Height: 40 - 50 cm
• Flowering period: April - May
• Planting period: September - October
• Planting depth (cm): twice the height of a bulb
• Planting distance (cm): 15 - 20 cm
• Wintering in the ground?: yes