Botanical name
Tulipa 'Mystic van Eijk'
Other names
Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk', Darwin Hybrid Group tulip 'Mystic van Eijk'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Mystic van Eijk' _ 'Mystic van Eijk' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with upright, strap-shaped, grey-green leaves and cup-shaped, coral-pink flowers in mid-spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Eating may cause severe discomfort and may cause a skin allergy.
COLOUR
Flower
Coral-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems but do not cut back leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa 'Mystic van Eijk' (Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant bulbs 10 to 15cm deep in late summer or autumn. Protect from strong winds and excessive wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered