Botanical name
Tulipa ‘Albert Heijn’
Other names
Tulip ‘Albert Heijn’, Fosteriana Group tulip ‘Albert Heijn’
Genus
Tulipa
Variety or Cultivar
‘Albert Heijn’ _ ‘Albert Heijn’ is an upright, bulbous perennial with broadly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in early to mid-spring, a sturdy, erect stem bearing a single, bright pink flower with paler petal margins.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
Flower
Bright-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back foliage until all leaves have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa ‘Albert Heijn’ (Tulip ‘Albert Heijn’) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered