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Tulipa Tarda Seeds for Garden Planting

Tulipa Tarda Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Moisture & Heat: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; ideal soil temperature for germination is 15–20Sowing:

Sow in a well-draining seed starting mix about 1 cm deep, spacing seeds ~1 cm apart.

Seed Preparation: Cold-stratify seeds in the fridge for 12–16 weeks to mimic winter conditions and improve germination success

How to Grow


Grow in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during growth, maintaining consistent moist but not soggy conditions. After flowering, allow foliage to naturally die back to nourish bulbs. In colder climates, mulch around plants for winter protection.

Tips

Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot


Group plant for bold spring displays

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Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial bulbous plant

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Low-growing

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Compact clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Early Spring to Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental / decorative

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Tulipa Tarda Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Botanical tulip


Tulipa Tarda, also known as the tarda tulip, is a species tulip native to sub-alpine meadows of central Asia prized for its early spring blooms and cheerful star-shaped yellow flowers with white tips. Compact and hardy, these bulbs grow well in rock gardens, borders, and containers and can naturalize over time if left undisturbed. With proper planting and care, Tulipa Tarda brings vibrant seasonal color and garden charm each spring.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10–15 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones ~3–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

~10–15 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1 cm for seed

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained fertile soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000139341

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tulipa tarda different from tall hybrid tulips?

It is a compact botanical tulip with star-shaped flowers, making it ideal for rock gardens and small spaces.

Can it be planted along pathway edges?

Yes. Low-growing plants create neat spring displays beside walkways and garden borders.

Which spring bulbs pair well with Tulipa tarda?

Crocus, muscari, miniature daffodils, and dwarf iris create colorful early-season combinations.

Does it suit alpine-style landscapes?

Yes. Its compact growth fits naturally into rock gardens, troughs, and alpine plantings.

Can groups of plants create stronger visual impact?

Yes. Planting several together produces a more noticeable spring flowering display.

Do early bees visit the flowers?

The spring blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.