Tulips 'Sorbet' (Tulipa 'Sorbet')

Tulips 'Sorbet'

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, tulips 'Sorbet' is incredibly unique with its flame-like color scheme and durable stem. This variant is a cultivated hybrid of other tulip variations and named after its likeness to the sweet treat, sorbet. Tulips 'Sorbet' is very popular for its showstopping appearance and usefulness in bouquets.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

70 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Sorbet'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips 'Sorbet' has low water needs, requiring only one watering after planting. During flowering, maintain soil moisture and continue until leaves wither. Potted tulips 'Sorbet' may need more frequent watering due to faster drying. Garden tulips 'Sorbet' generally relies on rain, watering only in extreme dryness.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Sorbet' typically functions as a one-time bulb, often discarded after flowering or dug up and stored. Fertilizer is not necessary unless soil quality is poor; in that case, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting.

Pruning: With vibrant blooms, tulips 'Sorbet' requires minimal pruning. Trim spent flowers post-bloom to promote growth and reduce disease. Only prune yellowed foliage in late spring, avoiding green leaves. Regular removal of damaged leaves is vital for health, best timed from early to late spring.

Propagation: Collect small bulbs from tulips 'Sorbet' in early spring. Plant them spaced three times their diameter in a pot with 3 cm of soil cover. Keep in a shaded area and moist. After a year, mix fertilizer for multiple bulbs, which will bloom in 2-3 years.

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