Tulip Honeymoon (Cricko)

This pure white variety works perfectly as a neutral visual base that nicely softens sharp transitions in a flower bed. It stands out beautifully alongside wilder spring colors, such as red or dark purple. It also pairs very well with low-growing blue grape hyacinths, delicate forget-me-nots, or in an elegant, clean combination with white daffodils.

The 'Honeymoon' variety loves sun to partial shade. The soil should ideally be humus-rich, loamy, and very well-drained. In waterlogged, clay-heavy soil, the bulbs could easily start to rot. If you have heavier soil in your garden, we recommend adding a layer of sand or fine gravel to the bottom of the hole during planting to ensure proper drainage.

Always plant bulbs in the flowerbed in autumn, ideally in September, October, or November, before the soil freezes permanently. The correct planting depth is 10 to 15 cm. Remember the rule that the tip of the bulb should always point upward so the plant has the easiest path to the surface.

If you have purchased the bulbs in advance, store them until planting in a dry, cool, and, most importantly, well-ventilated place. A plain paper bag or a perforated cardboard box is ideal. Be sure to avoid sealed plastic bags, where moisture would collect and cause the bulbs to mold very quickly.

They will handle it without any problems! This variety is extremely frost-hardy – it can withstand temperatures down to -40 °C (hardiness zone 3a). You can leave the bulbs in the ground over winter without any fear of them freezing. They do not even require any special winter protection.

None of that will be necessary. This variety boasts a very sturdy and upright growth habit. Its robust stems easily support the massive flower on their own, even at a height of around fifty centimeters, with no risk of lodging after normal rain. The flowers also do not need to be pinched at all during growth.

If you want to create a truly lush and solid display, we recommend planting the bulbs at a distance of 10 to 15 cm apart. For one square meter, you will need approximately 50 to 60 bulbs in total. At this density, the white flowers will stand out beautifully and create an amazing effect in the spring.

Tulips generally only require moderate watering. During autumn root establishment and active spring growth, make sure the soil is not completely bone-dry, but it definitely should not be permanently waterlogged either. Excessive moisture is harmful to the roots. During the summer, when the bulbs go dormant, they handle drought perfectly well.

Yes, absolutely! Although the flowers lack a wildly vibrant color and fragrance, their pollen and nectar very reliably attract bees and many other beneficial pollinators right at the beginning of spring, doing a huge service to your waking garden.

Although tulips are classified as short-lived perennials, in practice, this means that with modern large-flowered varieties, the blooms may become slightly smaller in subsequent years. To maintain beautiful, large flowers, experienced gardeners recommend digging up the bulbs after the foliage has died back in summer, storing them in a dry place, and replanting them in the bed in autumn, or supplementing the planting with new bulbs over time.

No part of this tulip is intended for consumption, and eating the bulbs can cause nausea and a mild toxic reaction. As for the scent, the 'Honeymoon' variety is not aromatic, which you will appreciate especially if you grow it for cutting and place it in a vase, where a strong fragrance could irritate allergy sufferers.

Absolutely! Thanks to its straight, sturdy stems and large flowers, the 'Honeymoon' variety is perfect for cutting. They stay fresh in a vase for a relatively long time, and their brilliant white color brings a breath of fresh spring into your home. However, these flowers are not suitable for drying at all.

The most common issues are various fungal diseases, such as grey mold (Botrytis cinerea) or fusarium bulb rot, especially in heavy, poorly drained soils. Very rarely, you may encounter viral mosaic, which causes irregular streaking on leaves and flowers. It is ideal to immediately dig up the entire infected plant, including the bulb, and discard it to prevent the spread of the infection.

The 'Honeymoon' tulip is a beautiful bulbous plant with pure white flowers that have finely fringed edges. The flowers rise on sturdy stems at a height of 40 to 50 cm above fresh green leaves. This is a high-quality variety that is also ideal for beginners, growing from large bulbs (size 12/+), which guarantees beautiful and robust flowers in April and May.

Feel free to snap off the flower stalk with the seed head by hand after flowering, but definitely leave the green and yellowing leaves on the plant! The bulb gradually draws all the important nutrients from them for successful overwintering. Only remove dried and completely yellow leaves from the plant once they can be very easily pulled out of the ground by hand.

Tulips multiply very easily through natural division, where the parent bulb forms daughter bulbs at the bottom. If you take the bulbs out of the ground in summer after flowering, you can carefully separate these tiny bulbs from the parent. Plant them in the soil separately in the autumn. However, it will take them approximately one to two years to grow large enough to produce big flowers.