Single Late Tulip ‘Big Smile’ – Bright Yellow Late-Season Blooms - Pre-Order

🌷 A Bold, Sunlit Addition to Your Spring Garden! 🌷

The Single Late Tulip ‘Big Smile’ is a spectacular late-blooming variety featuring massive, bright yellow flowers atop tall, sturdy stems. This radiant tulip adds warmth and elegance to any garden bed, border, or floral arrangement. With its large, long-lasting blooms, ‘Big Smile’ is perfect for cut flowers and seasonal displays. Supplied as dry bulbs, it thrives in cool to temperate climates and can be grown as an annual in warmer regions with proper care.

PRE-ORDER ITEM – BULBS DISPATCHED IN MARCH

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🌱 Growing & Care Guide

• Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade
• Growing Zones & Suitable States:
  • Zone 1 (Cool-Temperate & Alpine Regions): Direct planting, no pre-chilling required. (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, parts of NSW & SA)
  • Zone 2 (Temperate Climates): Cold enough for direct planting, though warmer areas may benefit from 6 weeks of pre-chilling. (VIC, Southern NSW, Adelaide Hills, parts of SA)
  • Zone 3 (Mediterranean Climate): Mild winters may require 6-8 weeks of pre-chilling before planting. (Perth, coastal SA, Sydney)
  • Zone 4 (Warm-Temperate & Coastal Areas): Requires 8 weeks of refrigeration before planting in May. (Brisbane, coastal NSW, WA regions with warm winters)
• Flowering: September - October (Late Spring)
• Height: Up to 60cm, with strong, upright stems
• Planting Depth & Spacing: 10-15cm deep, 10cm apart
• Frost Hardy: Yes

🌼 Planting & Maintenance

• Planting Time: March - May (March for Zones 1-3, May for Zone 4)
• Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost for best growth
• Watering:
  • Water well as shoots emerge
  • Apply a high-nitrogen topdressing when the first shoots appear
  • Water thoroughly after flowers die off to encourage strong bulb growth for the next season
• After Flowering:
  • Remove faded flowers but allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs
  • Lift bulbs once foliage yellows and store in a ventilated, cool area in a net bag

🌡️ Refrigerating Tulips for Warmer Climates

Tulips require a cold winter to bloom properly. If you live in an area without frost, pre-chill bulbs in a fridge for 6-8 weeks before planting.

• Store in a ventilated bag, away from ripening fruits & vegetables
• Do not freeze bulbs
• Refrigerated bulbs grow taller and flower earlier

🌿 Growing as Annuals in Warm Climates

• Plant in large pots after 8 weeks of refrigeration (Late May)
• Keep pots in a cool, shaded spot until shoots reach 5cm
• Move to a sunny location for optimal growth and flowering

💐 Why Choose Tulip ‘Big Smile’?

✔ Massive, bright yellow flowers for a vibrant late-spring display
✔ Tall, strong stems, ideal for cut flowers
✔ Thrives in cool climates & can be grown as an annual in warmer areas
✔ Perfect for beds, borders, and large pots

🌿 FAQs

❔ Do I need to pre-chill bulbs?

• Cool climates (TAS, VIC highlands, ACT, SA hills, Southern NSW): No, plant directly.
• Warmer climates (Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, coastal NSW & SA): Yes, chill bulbs for 6-8 weeks before planting in May.

❔ Can I grow them in pots?
Absolutely! Tulips grow well in large, deep pots with good drainage.

Ideal for Cool to Temperate zones (1-4) and states like TAS, VIC, SA, ACT, NSW, and WA, Tulip ‘Big Smile’ brings a dazzling, sunlit burst of color to late-spring gardens! 🌷

PRE-ORDER ITEM – BULBS DISPATCHED IN MARCH

(Subject to availability)