Tulip 'Marilyn'

Tulipa hybrid 'Marilyn'

The tulip 'Marilyn' is a variety featuring petals that combine beautiful white and pink, making it a highly valuable ornamental plant.

Growth Characteristics:
- It typically grows to a height of 40–50 cm, and flowering generally occurs in the spring.
- It thrives in sunny conditions and well-drained soil.
- Maintaining adequate humidity ensures healthy growth.

Propagation Methods:
- Tulips are primarily propagated by bulbs.
- Bulbs can be planted in the autumn to bloom the following spring.
- When planting, it is recommended to plant them about 15 cm deep and space them at least 10 cm apart.

Cultivation Methods:
- Plant in a sunny location and select well-drained soil.
- After planting, water thoroughly to keep the soil moist.
- During winter, protect the bulbs from cold damage by using mulch. - After the flowers fade, leave the stems intact rather than cutting them, as they need to dry naturally to return nutrients to the bulbs.

Uses in the Garden:
- Harmoniously blends with flowers of various colors and shapes.
- Excellent for creating borders or planting as a focal point in the center of a flower bed.

Important Pests and Control Methods:
- Diseases: Gray mold and phytophthora disease may occur; control them using appropriate fungicides if they appear.
- Pests: Aphids and mites are major pests; prevent them through periodic mass control.
- As a general preventive measure, it is important to use healthy bulbs and avoid poor ventilation caused by overcrowding.

Plant Family	Lily family
Height	30~60cm
Spread	10cm
Colors	white, red
Bloom Period	April~May
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-15°C

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