The most common flower in the garden is a tulip. It is ideal for decorating a garden or yard, and is also grown for further sale. In order for the flowers to be large and even, it is necessary to plant the bulbs correctly and care for the site. The article is devoted to the peculiarities of tulip cultivation of Purple Prince (Purple Prince).
Grade description
The purple prince tulip is an early crop. Flowering begins in April and lasts until mid-May. Based on the description, a tall bright glass reaches a height of 12 cm. The bud has a pleasant purple hue. The average height of the plant is 45 cm. The stem is green, erect.
Did you know? In Turkey, a tulip is considered a flower of the Almighty. This is due to the fact that if you write the name of the flower in Arabic, then there are such letters in it, as in the word "Allah."
The buds are dominated by a goblet or cupped shape. If the street is warm, sunny weather, then they are widely disclosed. Peduncles are resistant to windy weather, so they do not deform from gusts.
Growing Features
Purple Prince tulips prefer to grow in sunny areas, so you need to choose a place to grow where tall trees, buildings or fences are away from plants. Do not forget about quality care, because the quality of planting and the opening of the bud depend on it.
Often transplanting the plant is prohibited. This is justified by the fact that it can become ill or even die.
Landing rules
Tulip bulbs should be planted between the end of August and the end of October. In rare cases, landing in the summer is permitted, but this can only be done in the southern regions. It is better to plant bulbs in the fall, when at a depth of 10 cm the temperature will be at least + 10 ° С. The flowers need to be rooted in the soil before the start of frost, otherwise they may die.
Landing should be carried out in loamy or sandy lands. They must be neutral. The optimum acid-base balance is 7 pH. So that the root system does not die, stagnation of water in the soil should not be allowed, therefore, planting should not be carried out in those areas where the depth of groundwater is less than 2 m.
Presumably a month before planting, it is necessary to feed the soil with organic substances. To a depth of 40 cm make manure or humus. On 1 m², at least 15 kg of fertilizer must be applied. Pre-soak the bulbs in the “Fundazole” solution (20 g per 3 l of water) to increase the growth rate of the plant. On the day of planting, mark the plot so that the rows are even and maintain a uniform distance between the tulips. The inter-row space should be at least 20 cm. Between the bushes, you can save a distance of 5-7 cm.
Planting depth depends on the size of the bulb:
- for large - 15 cm;
- for small ones - 7-8 cm.
Important! If you know that on the territory of this site there is a risk of freezing the soil, then you need to mulch the bushes. To do this, it is recommended to use peat or humus, and the layer of mulch should be at least 10 cm.
The subtleties of care
Tulips of the Purple Prince variety are unpretentious in leaving. Immediately after planting, it is necessary to thoroughly loosen the soil so that the air flows better to the roots, and moisture does not stagnate. It also prevents the evaporation of water, protecting plants from decay.
It is recommended to carry out cultivation in the following periods:
- after watering or heavy rainfall;
- after top dressing.
Throughout the season, you need to feed tulips at least 3 times. Since organic fertilizers were used during the planting period, it is better to use mineral substances.
Rules for making them:
- One month after planting, use ammonium nitrate (100 g per 10 liters of water). The prepared volume is used on 5 bushes.
- 2 weeks after the first feeding, use a weak solution of potassium nitrate (50 g per 6 l of water). Pour 1.5 liters under each bush.
- At the end of November, a solution of superphosphate (100 g per 5 l of water) is used. Pour 1.5 liters into 1 plant. This will create a protective film on the surface of the soil, which will not allow severe frosts to disrupt the development of the root system.
Important! During the application of fertilizers and watering, moisture must not be allowed on the leaves, otherwise they will begin to dry out.
During the formation of buds and flowering, it is necessary to water the beds abundantly. At least 4 liters of warm water are poured under each tulip bush.
Pests and diseases
Purple Prince can often show signs of gray rot on the surface of tulips. This disease manifests itself in the form of gray-yellow spots on the leaves. If treatment is not started immediately, the disease develops rapidly, and the spots begin to become grayed out (fungal spores). The fight against the disease consists in spraying plants with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (100 g per 10 liters of water).
Another disease that often affects plants is wet rot.. It appears on the bulbs in the form of brown spots, which eventually acquire a reddish outline. The treatment consists in the use of “Captan” (50 g per 10 liters of water), with which spraying is carried out every week.
Did you know? During the Ottoman Empire, the tulip was considered a symbol of the ruling dynasty. It was depicted on coats of arms, clothes and even utensils.
To combat typhoidosis, which manifests itself in brown spots on the bulbs, potassium permanganate (40 g per 8 l of water) is used. Spray plants with an interval of 2 weeks.
Among the pests that most often occur on tulip bulbs, note:
- Root onion tick. An insect with an oval body, the size of which is not more than 1 mm. Tick color is light yellow, shiny. The elimination of the parasite is carried out in several stages. First you need to soak them in water, the temperature of which is + 50 ° C. Soak them for 30 minutes. After that, soak in a solution of “Zuparen” (50 g per 10 liters of water) for 3 hours and proceed with planting.
- Bear The insect is dark brown in color, has a body length of about 5 cm. The fight is carried out using the Regent drug (1 ampoule per 5 liters of water). In the solution, you need to soak each bulb before planting.
- Aphid. As a preventive measure, crops such as garlic or marigold should be planted nearby. Against this pest, spraying with an Inta-Vira solution (120 g per 5 l of water) is carried out. Processing is carried out monthly.
Tulip in landscaping
Tulip Purple Prince You can plant it yourself in the garden to decorate the site. Bright flowers that contrast against the background of green leaves are a complete decorative exposition. If there is a place in the garden, then such flowers can be planted along the edge of the plot to create a natural fence.
Stems of erect form allow zoning of the garden. In landscape design, Purple Prince tulips are combined with barberry, lilies or hydrangeas. If desired, you can use this variety for the design of decorative flower beds and cascades of flowers. Some housewives decorate balconies with these flowers. You can also drop them in flowerpots and arrange them throughout the yard.
Purple Prince tulips can be a real decoration for your garden. It is only necessary to adhere to the rules for planting and care, so that the flowers retain their beauty and freshness for a long time.
