'Humilis Alba Coreulea Oculata' Tulip

Tulip humilis alba coerulea oculata (3 bulbs) A botanical treasure with a blue heart! Proposed by Van Noort

Discover a tulip as rare as it is striking with the Tulipa humilis alba coerulea oculata , a miniature botanical tulip with pure white petals and a deep, purplish-blue, star-shaped center . This highly sought-after variety brings a natural, luminous elegance to rockeries , wild borders , or collector gardens .

It flowers very early in spring , as soon as the snow melts, naturalizes easily and returns faithfully each year. It is an ultra-hardy tulip, both discreet in its size and spectacular in its contrast .

Variety characteristics

Height: 10 to 15 cm (4" to 6")
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
Deer Resistance: Medium
Water requirements: Low (well-drained soil, drought tolerant)
Ideal soil: Light, sandy, well-drained
Quantity: 3 bulbs

Planting and growing the Tulip humilis alba coerulea oculata

When to plant?
Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

Where to plant it?
In open ground: Ideal for rockeries , natural borders , or low-maintenance sunny corners .
In pots: Superb in small planters , terracotta pots , or mini container gardens .

How to plant?
1 Depth: 6 to 8 cm
2 Spacing: 6 to 8 cm
3 Watering: Light after planting, then very moderate in spring.

Tip: Leave it alone after flowering it likes to multiply naturally and integrate into the garden like a wild plant.

Maintenance of the Tulip humilis alba coerulea oculata

Watering: Very moderate, tolerates dry soils well
Fertilizer: None needed in well-balanced soil light compost in spring if desired
Size: No maintenance required after flowering
Wintering: No care, very hardy

Why choose the Tulip humilis alba coerulea oculata ?

Pure white petals with a unique purplish-blue center
Very early flowering , mini but spectacular
Ideal for rockeries , rustic pots , or naturalized gardens
Rare, faithful, and maintenance-free botany

Add a touch of botanical finesse to your arrangements with the Tulip humilis alba coerulea oculata , offered by Van Noort!

Perfect in association with crocuses, grape hyacinths or other miniature bulbs for a discreet but sensational spring !