Tulips 'Christmas Dream' (Tulipa 'Christmas Dream')

Tulips 'Christmas Dream'

Tulips 'Christmas Dream' is a captivating mid-winter bloom with striking bowl-shaped, vivid pink flowers atop 12-14 inch stems. Its broad, green leaves provide a complementary backdrop to the vibrant petals, which tend to open fully under the crisp, sunny days of its preferred cool, temperate climate. As the name hints, tulips 'Christmas Dream' brings a splash of color reminiscent of festive cheer to the quiet winter garden.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

20 cm

Plant Height

15 cm

Spread

Care Guide for Tulips 'Christmas Dream'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips 'Christmas Dream' requires low water, typically needing one watering post-planting. During flowering, maintain soil moisture. For potted tulips 'Christmas Dream', water occasionally, ensuring adequate drainage. Garden tulips 'Christmas Dream' usually thrives on rainwater, except in extreme dryness when extra watering may be necessary. Prevent overwatering in small pots.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Christmas Dream' typically functions as a one-time bulb, discarded post-bloom or stored after digging up in summer. Fertilizer is generally unnecessary; however, if soil quality is poor, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal when planting.

Pruning: Prune tulips 'Christmas Dream' after flowering in early to late spring to redirect energy and prevent seed production. Wait until foliage yellows before cutting to maximize nutrient absorption. Use sharp, clean tools for pruning, which boosts growth, flowering, and overall plant vigor.

Propagation: Small bulbs forming around tulips 'Christmas Dream' can be harvested for planting. In early spring, remove and plant them in prepared soil, spaced three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep moist in shade, and after 1-3 years, they may bloom.

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