Chalice-shaped flowers surrounded by grass-like foliage. Very unique and easy to grow deer-resistant tulip. A must-have for any garden enthusiast! Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. These belong to the botanical or turkestanica class of tulips. They are known for their darling size, bright colors, long lasting blooms and being virtually deer proof!
Little Beauty Tulip Features:
- Beautiful purple blossoms that multiply with every season
- Deer Resistant
- Winter Hardy, USDA Zones 3-9
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Exposure to the full sun will bring out the rich colors that tulips offer. Partial shade will enable a longer blooming period and still offer a colorful addition to any garden.
- Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Planting Depth: 3
- Bulbs per Square Foot: 9
- Mature Height: 4-6 Inches
- Bloom Time: Blooms late spring
- Bulb Size: 6/+ cm
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade.
Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring.
Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October.
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