Description

🌷 Tulipa Multiflora ‘Sunshine Club’ – 3 Bulbs

Brighten your spring garden with ‘Sunshine Club’, a multi-flowered tulip producing yellow blooms with irregular red edging. Several flowers can develop on each branching stem, creating a small bouquet from a single bulb.

🌼 At a Glance

• Flower colour: Yellow with irregular red edging
• Flower type: Multi-flowered tulip
• Flowering season: April–May according to the supplier; may flower earlier in Malta
• Height: Approximately 40–59 cm
• Position: Sun or light shade
• Ideal for: Borders, patio containers and cut flowers
• Pack contents: 3 bulbs
• Care level: Moderate in Malta; sufficient winter chilling is important

🪴 Planting Instructions

• When to plant: Late autumn to early winter, once the soil has cooled.
• Planting depth: Set the bulb’s base at approximately three times its height below the soil surface.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 10 cm between bulbs.
• Soil: Fertile, freely draining soil or potting mix.
• Planting method: Plant pointed end upwards, cover and water in. Use pots with drainage holes.

💧 Watering

Keep soil moderately moist while plants are growing. Avoid waterlogging and reduce watering as foliage dies back.

☀️ Light & Position

Choose a bright position sheltered from strong winds. Light afternoon shade can help flowers last longer on warm patios.

🌿 Feeding

For container-grown bulbs, use a potassium-rich liquid feed during growth, following the label instructions.

🍃 After Flowering

Remove faded flower heads and leave the foliage to die back naturally. Repeat flowering can be unreliable, so these tulips are often enjoyed as a seasonal display.

🇲🇹 Local Growing Tips

Malta’s mild winters may provide insufficient chilling. If bulbs have not already been chilled, refrigerate them in a paper bag for 6–8 weeks before planting, keeping them away from ripening fruit. Do not freeze them.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

Tulips are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, particularly the bulbs. Keep plants and loose bulbs out of pets’ reach.