Tulip Ballerina - Lily-Flowering Tulip

A well-formed lily-flowered tulip with marigold-orange flowers, flushed yellow at the base and with blood-red flaming. Pale golden yellow anthers. Sweetly scented and an excellent variety. These mid to late Spring, single flowers are easy to grow, preferring full sun and rich, well-drained soil. They make wonderful cut flowers and thrive in containers, borders and beds.

Site: Prefers some shelter
Position: South or West facing, in full sun
Soils: Rich but well-drained, sandy, light soil
Planting Period: September to November
Flowering Period: April
Planting: Depth 6” (15 cm), Spacing 5” (13 cm)
Height: 60 cms