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Tulipa 'Arabian Mystery'
The tulip is a stalwart of the late-spring garden. There are hundreds to choose from, including traditional, single cup-shaped varieties, double-flowered cultivars and those with elegant, goblet-shaped flowers. Tulips grow best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. However, they don’t always come back the following year and are therefore often best treated as annuals.
The white-edged, velvet purple petals of Tulipa 'Arabian Mystery' pack quite a punch in borders and pots, and work well with lighter coloured tulips when planted en masse. Grow in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds.
As they require a cold period to produce foliage and blooms, plant Tulipa 'Arabian Mystery' bulbs 15cm deep, before the last frost.
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Tulipa ‘Arabian mystery’ and wildlife
Tulipa ‘Arabian mystery’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
