Tulipa Chinatown Bulbs
A beautiful pale pink tulip with a flame of green at the throat, Tulip 'China Town' is also prized for its interesting foliage, whose broad, blue and white striped leaves offer an excellent foil to any spring flower display.
A beautiful pale pink tulip with a flame of green at the throat, Tulip 'China Town' is also prized for its interesting foliage, whose broad, blue and white striped leaves offer an excellent foil to any spring flower display.
As a Viridiflora tulip, its flowers are long lasting - remaining beautiful for up to three weeks.
Flowers: March-April
- Well drained soil
- South or East aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (October onwards), 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
- Plant at least 12-15 bulbs together for impact
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade
- Foliage should be allowed to die down naturally and then bulbs should be lifted and stored somewhere cool