Without water, tulips are doomed both in the garden and in the vase. Too much, on the other hand, is just as harmful as too little. Read here how you can skilfully handle this important aspect of the care program.
Tulips in the garden bed usually do not need much water
Water garden tulips moderately
In the fresh soil of the garden, watering of tulips is rarely necessary. During the flowering period in spring, the natural rainfall usually covers the demand. The additional application of water is only necessary if the soil is visibly dry. In summer, the need for watering decreases. How to do it right:
- If there is no rain, press a finger 1-2 cm deep into the ground
- If necessary, pour the water from the jug spout directly onto the ground
- As soon as no more moisture is absorbed, stop watering
If the tulips thrive in pots and balcony boxes, proceed in a similar way. Here the water requirement is covered when the first drops run out of the bottom opening.
Pour water in the vase instead of replacing it
Unlike their counterparts in the garden, tulips in a vase are extremely thirsty. Within a few days, the water level drops visibly. Although the color becomes cloudy at the same time, experts advise against completely replacing the water. The nutrients contained therein drive growth so intensively that the shelf life of the cut flowers is shortened. Therefore, please pour fresh water and do not replace it completely.
tips
Tulips stay crisp and fresh longer in the vase if you trim the ends of the stems regularly. If the tissue turns brown, briefly remove the flower from the water. Use a sharp knife to cut off at least 1 cm and a maximum of 5 cm. Bonded pathways are exposed so that water and nutrients can be transported to the flower unhindered.