{"product_id":"tulpes-fosteriana-sweet-sixteen-1gb","title":"TULIP FOSTERIANA SWEET SIXTEEN, 1pc","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e🌷PRE-ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis product is available for pre-order.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e📦Shipping from 15.09.2026.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e⚠️If other items are added to a single order, the entire order will be shipped simultaneously from 15.09.2026. If you wish to receive the other items sooner, please place a separate order.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eA romantic spring morning watercolor, exceptionally early blooming, and a interplay of soft pink and creamy white hues!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for a spring bulb that will bring exquisite tenderness, impeccable femininity, and the energy of warm pastel tones to your garden or online store assortment, the Fosteriana tulip Sweet Sixteen is pure perfection. This exceptional and award-winning variety completely captivates gardeners with its romantic and subtly changing color palette. As soon as it blooms, the large and elegant flower cups open in a warm, saturated pink or raspberry crimson tone with lighter edges, but as the flower gradually matures, the color fluidly transforms into a soft, silvery pink, creamy white, and ivory watercolor. It is a masterpiece created by nature that brings an immediate sense of freshness and spring festivity to any flower bed.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eRoyal 12\/+ size and the unsurpassed structure of Fosteriana tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur offered 12\/+ centimeter size bulbs represent the highest and most exclusive class of planting material. Such maximum-sized bulbs guarantee that the plants have accumulated the greatest amount of natural energy and nutrients to provide exceptionally large, massive, and perfectly shaped flower cups in the very first spring, which cannot be obtained from ordinary, smaller-sized bulbs.\u003cbr\u003eThe plant stands out with a compact, very stable, and wind-resistant habit, reaching approximately 30 to 35 centimeters in height. Belonging to the Fosteriana tulip group means that the variety boasts excellent technical characteristics, with its main hallmark being an incredibly thick, solid-structured, and strong stem. From the base, the plant forms very large, wide, and lush green leaves, which can sometimes boast fine decorative venation, serving as an architectural framework for the delicate flowers. The stem acts as a strong natural pillar, able to proudly and perfectly straight bear the weight of the flower, without falling over or bending even in gusty winds and heavy spring rains.\u003cbr\u003eThe peak of flowering occurs very early in spring – in mid to late April, when most garden tulips are still only forming buds. The flowers bloom slowly and, thanks to the cooler early spring weather, stand out with excellent, record-long durability in the field.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIncredible hardiness, frost resistance, and an early spring source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTulip Sweet Sixteen is known for its excellent health and enviable ability to withstand adverse capricious spring weather. It is not harmed by unexpected spring night frosts or capricious April snow, as the thick, firm petals bravely endure the cold and completely retain their structure. This variety possesses excellent frost resistance, so the large bulbs reliably and safely overwinter in Latvian soil and do not need to be dug out every year for winter.\u003cbr\u003eAs this variety blooms one of the very first, its large, open pastel-colored flower cups serve as an indispensable and necessary early food source for the first bees and bumblebees that have just woken up from their winter sleep.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eApplication in garden design and excellence in pot culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its compact habit, delicate chameleon effect, and early flowering, this variety is universally applicable in garden planning and bouquets:\u003cbr\u003eIn mixed spring beds and borders: It is a perfect choice for planting in the foreground of beds and along pedestrian paths. Its soft pink and creamy white tone creates a fabulously harmonious atmosphere alongside dazzling white daffodils, blue hyacinths, and early spring perennials.\u003cbr\u003eIn mass plantings: The best and most visually impressive effect will be achieved by planting these bulbs in larger groups of ten or twenty together, forming dense, soft spring carpets or romantic flower islands that are noticeable in the garden from a very long distance.\u003cbr\u003eNumber one choice for pots and balcony boxes: Thanks to its low, compact habit and massive, solid stems, this variety is ideal for growing in containers on terraces, balconies, or near the house entrance, creating an expensive and well-maintained design accent in close proximity.\u003cbr\u003eIn floristry: An excellent and very rewarding cut flower tulip. The sturdy and straight stems make it incredibly convenient to use in spring bouquets, where it remains fresh indoors for a long time, gradually opening and filling the home with the first breath of spring nature.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePractical information on cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting time: Bulbs are planted in the garden in autumn, ideally from mid-September until late October or early November, before significant frost sets in and the ground freezes. This allows the plant to successfully develop a strong root system before the winter dormancy period.\u003cbr\u003eLocation and soil: It will feel best in full, open sun or very bright, moderate partial shade. The more sunlight the tulip receives, the more vibrant and complete its unique color transition from brighter pink to soft pastel will be. The soil should be rich in humus, fertile, neutral, and necessarily loose, light. The most important condition is excellent drainage, as the plant does not tolerate standing spring or winter moisture, which can cause the bulbs to rot.\u003cbr\u003ePlanting depth: Large 12\/+ size bulbs are planted in the garden at a depth of approximately 10 to 12 centimeters, following the classic rule that the depth should be three times the height of the bulb above the base of the bulb. When planting, it is advisable to leave about 10 centimeters between bulbs so that each flower has enough space to unfold.\u003cbr\u003eCare: After flowering, it is advisable to immediately break off or cut the flower head itself, so that the plant does not spend energy on ripening seeds, but rather directs all energy back to the bulb. Stems and foliage are cut to the base only when they have naturally yellowed and dried up in mid-summer, as the bulb stores energy through the leaves and forms new replacement bulbs for next year's flowering.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"darzaveikalins.lv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54682607452501,"sku":null,"price":0.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/4034\/6453\/files\/IMG-5593.png?v=1787055927","url":"https:\/\/darzaveikalins.lv\/en\/products\/tulpes-fosteriana-sweet-sixteen-1gb","provider":"darzaveikalins.lv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}