A tulip bulb is an amazing container: a swollen underground stem that stores food energy. It contains a miniature plant with flower, leaf, and root parts, all ready to spring forth when conditions are right.
Where To Buy Tulip Bulbs In South Africa
Rifle Range Garden Centre
Address: 303 Rifle Range Rd, Forest Hill, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: +27 11 683 4605
Lifestyle Home Garden
Address: Ysterhout Dr &, Beyers Naude Dr, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 11 792 5616
Starke Ayres Garden Centre
Address: 21 Liesbeek Pkwy, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 21 685 4120
Sharondale Garden Centre
Address: 14 Overbury St Cnr, Swartkoppies Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 11 867 8021.
Can tulips grow in South Africa?
Tulips. Tulips require ‘cold treatment’ or ‘forcing’ to grow and flower successfully in South African gardens, which is the reason why we have to order the bulbs either directly from a bulb supplier or a nursery that provides this service. Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips are very hardy.
Do tulips like full sun?
If possible, plant the bulbs in full sun. This will help your tulips attain their maximum height and flower size. Tulips also perform well in half-day sun and beneath deciduous trees. In warm climates, the flowers will last longer if they are shielded from hot afternoon sun.
Do tulips need water?
Watering Tulip Bulbs
Tulips need very little water. Water them well just once when planting, then you can forget about them until spring. The only exception is during extended periods of drought when you should water weekly to keep the ground moist.
How long do tulips last for?
During a cool spring, with temperatures between 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit, tulips will bloom for 1-2 weeks but if the weather is warmer, each bloom will last for just a few days.