Tulips 'Monsella' (Tulipa 'Monsella')

Tulips 'Monsella'

A sport of the Monte Carlo, the tulips 'Monsella' is particularly famous for its yellow and red color pattern. It is shorter than other cultivars but offers impressive double blooms when it blooms early in the season. The tulips 'Monsella' is easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers as a cut flower.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

15 cm

Spread

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Monsella'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips 'Monsella' require low water, needing only one watering after planting. During flowering, ensure soil moisture without overwatering. In small pots, more frequent watering is necessary, while garden-planted tulips 'Monsella' typically rely on rain, except in very dry conditions when supplemental watering is needed.

Fertilize: Tulips require no additional fertilizer after blooming; they can be discarded or stored post-summer. If soil quality is poor, mix a balanced fertilizer or bone meal into the soil during planting for optimal growth of tulips 'Monsella'.

Pruning: Tulips 'Monsella' features vibrant double yellow and red blooms. Deadheading in early spring enhances growth by redirecting energy to the bulb. Only cut back foliage when yellow; do not trim green leaves to maintain health. Regular pruning boosts bulb vigor and encourages more abundant flowering in future seasons.

Propagation: Small bulbs can be collected from tulips 'Monsella' and stored for planting. In early spring, plant them in prepared soil, spacing them three times their diameter apart, and cover with 3 cm of soil. Keep in a shady spot and moist. After 2-3 years, they will be ready for flowering.

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