Tulips 'Ballade' (Tulipa 'Ballade')

Tulips 'Ballade'

Tulips 'Ballade' has won the Award of Garden merit twice for its curved, pointed petals, easy naturalization, and accentuating colors. Cultivated from the standard tulip, this variant is known to come back year after year. It was named tulips 'Ballade' after its romantic appearance and "dancing" petals. This is an extremely popular flower due to its stunning petals and repetitive growth.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

50 cm

Plant Height

30 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Tulips 'Ballade'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'Ballade' has low water needs, requiring watering once after planting. During flowering, potted tulips 'Ballade' needs occasional moisture. After flowering, keep the soil moist until leaves wither. Smaller pots may need more frequent watering, while garden tulips 'Ballade' generally relies on rainfall, unless very dry.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Ballade' is typically treated as one-time bulbs, discarded after blooming or stored post-summer. Fertilizer is unnecessary unless soil quality is poor; in that case, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'Ballade' feature vibrant, elongated petals and attractive blooms. Prune in early to late spring post-flowering. Remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation and support bulb energy. Cut back foliage when yellowed to aid photosynthesis. Proper pruning boosts health and future blooms.

Propagation: Small bulbs from tulips 'Ballade' can be collected and planted in prepared soil pots at the end of winter or early spring. Space them three times their diameter, cover with 3 cm soil, and keep in shade. After a year, replant with fertilizer; expect flowers in 2-3 years.

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