Tulipa 'Sweetheart' ®
- Bulbous plant
- 30-40 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
A strong, early-flowering, yellow tulip with a white edge. Belonging to the Fosteriana tulips, tulips that can flower for several years under good conditions.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | White, Lemon |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa 'Sweetheart' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Breeder | J.C.Nieuwenhuis |
| Origin | Hybrid |