The Zombie tulip is a variety that flowers early in spring. Its unique, slender, bicolour flowers take on a shape that is characteristic for the Fosteriana tulips to which group they belong. Red, triangular spots appear on the creamy-white background. The spreading petal tips protrude like a crown over the greyish green foliage. Petals open when exposed to sunlight, disclosing the black flower bottom. The visually attractive Zombie tulips look perfect in group plantings, no matter if in a home garden or a city lawn. This magnificent flower with a slightly scary name is recommended for planting in pots and planters. These low, up to 25 centimetres tall plants, perfectly complement colourful compositions that adorn balconies and terraces. The dazzling flower cups can also be used in seasonal spring bouquets.

Tulips are plants that adorn gardens in spring but must be planted in autumn. September and October are the best months to perform that task. To let them bloom abundantly, plant bulbs on a sunny situation. Those planted in the shade shoot long stems and less attractive flowers. Tulips prefer soils with neutral or slightly acidic reaction. They need a permeable soil that is rich in nutrients and moderately moist while they are growing intensively. Start the preparation of the plot with tilling, removing stones, and weeding. Put the bulbs into loosened soil, about 10 to 15 centimetres deep. Remember to keep the appropriate distance between the plants. Tulips should be grown about 12 to 15 centimetres apart. Use dry straw, tree bark or leaves to protect the bulbs from the frost.

A single package contains 5 bulbs of the Zombie tulip, sized 12/+ cm. Basic plant information and growing instructions can be found in the product information printed on the package.

• Variety: Zombie
• Use: ornamental - garden, planters, cut flower
• Flower colour: creamy-white with red spots
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: greyish green
• Site: sunny; moist, permeable, nutritious soil with a neutral or slightl acidic reaction
• Bulb size (circumference):: 12+ cm
• Bulbs: 5
• Height: 25 cm
• Flowering period: spring
• Planting period: September - October
• Planting depth (cm): 10 to 15 cm
• Planting distance (cm): 12 to 15 cm
• Wintering in the ground: yes