A single Algarve Tulip bloom against a white background.
A blanket of Algarve Tulip flowers blooming in the garden.
A single Algarve Tulip bloom against a white background.
A blanket of Algarve Tulip flowers blooming in the garden.

Tulip Bulbs,
Algarve (10 Bulbs)

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Description

A lovely two-tone tulip with soft rosy-pink petals touched with creamy white, creating a gentle contrast that becomes more pronounced as the blooms open. The large, classically shaped flowers rise on sturdy stems, bringing a fresh, refined look to spring borders, mass plantings, and bouquets.

 

When to Grow

Set Algarve bulbs out in fall, ideally November, 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Tulips want sandy, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade, so avoid standing water or soggy ground that leaves the bulbs open to rot. Plant in clusters of 10 or more for a fuller display when the two-tone blooms open in spring.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Plant tulips late in the season, ideally November, when the cooler fall temps can help to protect against fungal pathogens and hungry squirrels.
  • Plant tulips 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Most varieties just produce a single stem per bloom, so they are best planted in clusters of 10 or more.
  • Tulips can range in height widely, from diminutive dwarf varieties to towering types reaching 20-30 inches tall. It is essential to keep in mind the height of the variety that you are planting, as this will determine where to place them in the design.

How to Grow

  • Tulips prefer sandy soil, and full sun to light shade (with afternoon sun).
  • Avoid planting them in areas with standing water or soggy soil, as they need well-drained, rich soil to thrive.
  • Tulips have a wide range of bloom times. With careful attention to timing, you can enjoy an array of tulips blooming in your garden from early to late spring.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Provide well-drained soil, as the bulbs do not like prolonged wet feet over the winter, and constantly wet conditions leave them susceptible to rot and fungal disease.

How to Save Seeds

  • While there are some varieties that are longer-lived perennials, most gardeners will find that their tulips need to be replanted each year.

FAQ

How does Algarve's coloring develop?

The petals are soft rosy pink touched with creamy white, and the gentle contrast between the two becomes more pronounced as the blooms open.

How should I space Algarve for a mass planting?

Plant the bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Each gives a single stem per bloom, so it takes clusters of 10 or more to get the drift of pink and cream this variety is grown for.

Does it hold up as a cut flower?

Yes. The flowers are large and classically shaped on sturdy stems, and the two-tone contrast reads as clearly close up in a vase as it does across a border.

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