Tulip Dreamer

The 'Dreamer' tulip is a truly ideal choice even for complete gardening beginners because its cultivation is not complicated at all. As with the vast majority of all popular spring bulbs, however, your main gardening task begins in the autumn of the previous year. The bulbs, which you will receive from us after ordering in the largest premium size 12/+, need to be carefully planted in a prepared bed during the months of September, October, or possibly November. Before you start planting, however, store them in a completely dry and pleasantly cool place so they do not start sprouting prematurely. Choose a sunny to semi-shaded location in your garden with loose, loamy, and sufficiently humus-rich soil. Good and well-drained soil is the main secret to success for growing strong and perfectly healthy plants, because in permanently waterlogged soil, bulbs can very quickly suffer from unpleasant rotting.

When planting in an autumn bed, always remember the old and proven gardening rule, which says that the bulb should go into the ground about three times deeper than its total height. For the 'Dreamer' variety, this means a planting depth of approximately 10 to 15 centimeters in practice. To create a truly visually impressive and rich spring effect, we strongly recommend dense group planting according to the following principles:

• Always plant bulbs carefully at a distance of 5 to 15 centimeters from each other.
• Group planting looks best when you place about 100 plants per square meter.
• Be very cautious when planting if you are aware of the frequent occurrence of field voles – do not hesitate to protect the valuable bulbs with buried underground wire baskets, which will reliably deter pests.

During the main growing season in early spring and then throughout spring, ensure regular but always moderate watering. The main goal is to keep the soil only slightly moist, not permanently wet and muddy, because any excess water can very easily lead to the rapid development of serious fungal diseases, such as Fusarium rot or gray mold (Botrytis cinerea). The sturdy and stable stems will reliably hold full, heavy flowers without any support, so you don't have to worry about them breaking. These hardy tulips require absolutely no pinching, but once they have finished flowering by the end of May, let their green leaves continue to grow on the bed until they naturally wither and dry out. It is a vital process for the bulb to fully regenerate and draw in all necessary nutrients for another long winter.

As for the challenging winter period, you don't have to worry about your planted beds at all. This specific cultivar is fully frost-hardy, down to an unbelievable -40 °C, which corresponds to the harsh climate zone 3a. The bulbs can thus remain permanently in the soil and overwinter naturally without any additional artificial insulation. As a hardy short-lived perennial, it will delight you in the garden for several beautiful seasons in a row. The great news is that the flowers are absolutely fantastic for cutting and, thanks to their strong, delicate scent, they irresistibly attract busy bees and butterflies. You can cut them for a vase and scent your home. To prevent unpleasant viruses, such as the mosaic virus, we recommend occasionally removing the bulbs after the leaves have completely withered in the summer, sorting them, and planting them in a brand new place in the autumn.