I keep potted tulips covered over winter [piece of glass or similar] to keep the worst of the weather off them. Once it's warmer and a bit drier [usually once they're poking through] I keep them against a wall to keep excess wet off them, and then pop them into their position. I've grown two new varieties this year [ from Nyssens] and both have performed well. The Flyaway ones are looking good just now. They've been watered once - twice at most, as April has bee unusually dry here.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mine came from Farmer Gracy and Sarah Raven, my first year with bulbs really, made up a free draining potting mix and planted lasagne style, so far I think they are OK but I water frequently
I will definitely try Peter Nyssen and pay more attention to watering. Hope next year will be better. Thanks to everyone for comments and advice - I really love this forum - it's helped me so much this past year.
I think in future I will stay away from the Darwin type tulips, as they don't seem to last very long. Unlike my queen of the night and the new blueberry Ripple, whose heads are still compact, the Darwin are not and are flopping and falling. The Apeldoorn Red are doing the best, but I think today is the beginning of the end for them too.
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I've grown two new varieties this year [ from Nyssens] and both have performed well. The Flyaway ones are looking good just now. They've been watered once - twice at most, as April has bee unusually dry here.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Peter Nyssen are always reliable and have a great range of bulbs.
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Unlike my queen of the night and the new blueberry Ripple, whose heads are still compact, the Darwin are not and are flopping and falling.
The Apeldoorn Red are doing the best, but I think today is the beginning of the end for them too.