Gardeners' hearts become heavy when the hopefully planted tulips in autumn refuse to bloom in spring. It's just as devastating when the heralds of spring don't repeat last year's blooms. Instead of giving up, explore the possible causes of tulips without flowers. Take advantage of our tips to fix the problem.
Nutrient deficiencies can be the reason why tulips don't bloom or the flowers don't open
Cause number 1: lack of strength
There is a persistent rumor among hobby gardeners that tulip bulbs can do without a supply of nutrients. In fact, the need is at such a high level that you should very well give the flowers a helping hand. Continuous fertilization as part of the care program is just as important as pruning at the right time. On tulips without flowers you can remedy the lack of energy as follows:
- After autumn planting, mulch the soil with compost
- Fertilize organically every 2 weeks from the start of flowering
- Cut off wilted flower cups in a timely manner to prevent exhausting seed growth
- Only cut off the foliage when it is completely dead
If the tulips did not flower this year, please leave the leaves on the plant. The onion absorbs all the nutrients left in it. These reserves give the flower enough vitality to bloom next year.
Cause number 2: Wrong location
If your tulips remain without flowers in the first year, the site conditions do not meet expectations. Choose a sunny, warm and sheltered location for the spring beauties. Also, avoid places that are exposed to the wind, as the stems could snap off, preventing the buds from opening. In addition, Tulipa prefer a humus-rich, loose soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6 to 7.
Cause number 3: voles
If voracious voles roam the garden, your tulip bulbs will not be spared. So that the plants do not stand without flowers in spring, the bulbs are planted in the ground with a vole basket. You can buy the close-meshed wire mesh in specialist shops or assemble it yourself with a little manual skill.
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Already knew? Spice up hot and cold dishes in a colorful way with tulip blossoms. The edible petals are also suitable for sweetening in a mix of egg white and powdered sugar. After drying, dip in liquid chocolate - the sweet treat from Mother Nature's hand is ready.