Can they do well in partial/mostly shade?
2006-08-20 23:40:28 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
mine did better in partial/mostly shade. I had tulips in my front yard that bloomed first in morning sun, evening shade. My tulips in full sun died before they had a chance to bloom. The tulips in mosly shade bloomed later because they didn't have as much sun.
2006-08-21 21:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by sweet southern charm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tulips are spring bloomers and in my area arrive before the trees have completely leafed. Depends on where you live but mostly shade is a poor producer. They can stand partial shade but I agree full sun is the best....unless you live where the lady does in Australia.
2006-08-21 00:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Capt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tend to do best in partial shade. I found that two years ago I had mine in full sun & they just did not like it at all! Barely flowered & looked burnt & droopy.
Last year I moved them to partial sun (they are shaded by bigger full sun plants) & they did really well. In Australia, its almost spring time (about two weeks away!!) & I have noticed my tulips have already bloomed out of their buds & are very close to flowering. Remember not to water them too much. Just make sure the soil is damp not soaked! Fertilise them also when needed. they need their food too!
Happy gardening :o)
2006-08-20 23:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need a full-sun position. They won't grow well in shade or part shade if they're not getting the full sun at some point in the day.
2006-08-20 23:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can tolerate a bit of shade, but do prefer sun.
They also require cold, so putting the bulbs in the fridge for a few weeks, before planting them out is good. That way they think they have just gone through a cold winter.
If you are in a cold area anyway, with snowy winters that should'nt be a problem, but I know thats the only way I get really good flowers, here in Oz.
2006-08-21 00:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by maggie rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can plant them near trees, as they are an early spring plant and usually bloom before the trees open in spring. They like full sun and should be planted to the depth recommended for your area. Deer have a habit of eating them early in spring.
2006-08-21 00:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do well in either partly sunny or full sun .
2006-08-21 02:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋