Tulips 'Big Smile' (Tulipa 'Big Smile')

Tulips 'Big Smile'

The tulips 'Big Smile' variant is unique from other tulips in its family in that it blooms later, grows taller, and produces bigger flowers. Hybridized from other variations of tulips, these giant yellow beauties are named for their big, smiling appearance. Tulips 'Big Smile's are popular with gardeners as a statement piece due to their tall height and huge blooms.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Big Smile'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'Big Smile' requires minimal watering, typically just once after planting. During flowering, occasional watering is needed to keep soil moist. Once flowers fade, maintain soil moisture until leaves wither. Small pots may require more frequent watering, while garden plants typically need only rainwater unless conditions are very dry.

Fertilize: Tulips are frequently utilized as single-use bulbs, often discarded post-blooming. If the soil quality is low, incorporate a balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting. No additional fertilizer is required for the bulbs after blooming.

Pruning: Tulips 'Big Smile' display vibrant yellow blooms and require minimal pruning. Remove spent flowers and dying leaves after yellowing, ideally from early to late spring. Cut stalks close to the base to promote bulb health and encourage vigorous blooms in the next season.

Propagation: Collect small bulbs from tulips 'Big Smile' after winter or early spring. Plant them in prepared pots with soil, spacing them three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep moist in a shady spot. After 1-3 years, they can be fertilized and will be ready for flowering.

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