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Fosteriana Tulip Sweet Sixteen
Fosteriana Tulip Sweet Sixteen
Introducing a tulip that's not like a tulip at all! Reminiscent of Southern magnolia blossoms, Sweet Sixteen steals the early spring garden show with an abundance of light bluish-pink blooms edged in a softer hue. The shorter stems make it an early-season border go-to, brightening the area before the mid to late spring bulbs break the soil's surface, and well before summer perennials take over for the season. This Fosteriana type also makes a superb cut flower, adding charm and fresh color to bouquets and indoor seasonal arrangements.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 10 - 12 inches
- Bloom Time Early spring (March)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As12+ CM Bulb
- Cut Flower
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Botanical Name: Tulipa fosteriana 'Sweet Sixteen'
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Botanical Name:
Tulipa fosteriana 'Sweet Sixteen' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
12+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers
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Flower Color:
Blue, Pink -
Flower Form:
Upright, classic egg shaped. -
Foliage Type:
Gray-green, linear or broadly ovate. -
Mature Spread:
3 - 6 inches -
Spacing:
3 - 6 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
6" deep and 3-6" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Only dead heading. It is important to let the foliage mature and die down naturally, do not cut back. Next year's bloom is being developed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
6" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per year in springSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Reviewed by 2 customers
Brighter than pictured
If you're looking for an almost neon peachy pink tulip that's short but makes an impact from down the street, you've found it. They're beautiful. The only downside is that the bulbs seemed to go bad much more quickly than the Darwin tulips I got. I could only plant 20. Plant them quickly. That being said, I'm buying more this year. Sorry for the poor picture. They're prettier and more more coral than seen here.
Spectacular Tulip
They are as beautiful as the pictures, and their smaller height is adorable! I give them a two thumbs up & a 10!!
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