Tulips 'My Lady' (Tulipa 'My Lady')

Tulips 'My Lady'

Tulips 'My Lady' is a one-of-a-kind, single-flowered tulip cultivar developed in the Netherlands in 1959. It is unique for the distinct two colors of its blossoms. A mid-season variety, it flowers in spring to early summer and looks magnificent in large drifts or as a cut flower. To get the best out of this beauty, a very sunny spot in the garden is advisable. It is able to survive cold weather and frost.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'My Lady'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'My Lady' require low water, with one watering after planting typically sufficient. During flowering, occasional moisture is needed, and post-flowering, maintain soil moisture until leaves wither. Potted tulips 'My Lady' need more frequent watering, avoiding overaccumulation, while garden tulips 'My Lady' usually rely on rainwater unless dry conditions prevail.

Fertilize: Tulips 'My Lady' is primarily treated as one-time bulbs, typically discarded or stored after blooming. Fertilizer is unnecessary unless soil quality is poor; in such cases, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'My Lady' displays vibrant blooms on slender stems. Prune in early spring to remove damaged foliage and after flowering to promote bulb growth. Use sterilized tools for disease prevention. Pruning enhances bloom quality, prevents overcrowding, and supports air circulation to minimize fungal issues.

Propagation: Small bulbs formed around tulips 'My Lady' can be collected for planting. In early spring, peel off and plant them in prepared pots with 3 times their diameter spacing. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep moist, and in 2-3 years, they can flower together in the same pot.

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