GSB ECF-30-05 Black Nightmare Tulip Bulbs User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- GSB
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GSB ECF-30-05 Black Nights mare Tulip Bulb
Product Information
- Product Nam e: ECF-30-05, ECF-30-10, ECF-30-20
- Product Manual – Version: 6-11-23
- Bulb Size: 4-5 (11/12 cm)
- Hardiness Zone : 2-8
Product Usage Instructions
- Planting Time: Fall Bloom Time: Mid Spring Light: Full Sun Spacing: 4-5 apart, (9 per sq. ft.) Depth: Plant 5-6 deep Mature Height: 14-16 tall
Soil Preparation:
- Remove weeds, rocks, and debris from the planting area. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 and mix in organic matter (peat moss, compost, manure, or a combination).
Bulb Planting Instructions:
- Select a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Dig a hole 5-6 deep in loosened soil.
- Plant bulbs 4-5 apart, with pointy ends up.
- Cover with soil and water well, so that the soil above the bulb settles.
Ongoing Tulip Care:
- After the tulips fade, remove only the flower heads with pruning shears. Allow the remaining foliage to die back naturally to absorb enough sunlight for next year’s bloom.
Customer Service Information:
- Website : gardenstatebulb.com
- Email : support@gardenstatebulb.com
- Address: 2720 Industrial Way, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Black Nightmar e® Tulip
- ECF-30-05, ECF-30-10, ECF-30-20
- Product Manual – Version 6-11-23
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing
BLACK NIGHTMARE® TULIP
Garden State Bulb strives to be your trusted resource for superior live flower
bulbs and bare roots. Please take a moment to review the contents of your
shipment to ensure that everything you have received is accurate and
satisfactory. We will provide replacements to any pieces missing or damaged,
at no charge, within five days of purchase. If for any reason you have an
issue with your product, contact us immediately. Do not return your product.
Contact Customer Support within three days of delivery:
Support@GardenStateBulb.com If you have
any other questions or concerns about your GSB product, please contact us at
Garden State Bulb Co.
2720 Industrial Way, Vineland, NJ 08360
Please keep in mind that for select damaged product replacement requests, we
will require a photo for submission.
Please be sure to include the following information when you contact
Customer Service:
YOUR NAME
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
PRODUCT NAME
PRODUCT MODEL#
RETAILER WHERE PURCHASED
DATE OF PURCHASE
ORDER NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE)
LIMITED GROWTH & FLOWERING GUARANTEE
Please be sure to include the following information when you contact
Customer Service:
YOUR NAME
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
PRODUCT NAME
PRODUCT MODEL#
RETAILER WHERE PURCHASED
DATE OF PURCHASE
ORDER NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE)
LIMITED GROWTH & FLOWERING GUARANTEE
Garden State Bulb Co. (GSB) products are grown with the utmost care and are of
excellent quality. For best results, follow the instructions included. Because
our flower bulbs are natural products, we offer a 1 Year Limited Growth and
Flowering Guarantee.
GSB’s obligation under this Guarantee is limited to troubleshooting, replacing
the product or missing pieces, or providing a gift certificate at GSB’s
discretion. All products for which a Guarantee claim is made must be received
by GSB with sufficient proof of purchase.
This Guarantee does NOT cover improper handling, storing, weathering, failure
to follow instructions, improper maintenance, damage caused by acts of nature
(wind, lightning, snow, water, ice), or damage caused by improper use of the
products–all of the above voids the product warranty. No other guarantee
beyond that specifically set forth above is authorized by Garden State Bulb
Co.
PLANTING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Great gardens start with great soil!
Soil preparation is essential for successful gardening.
Flower Bulbs grow best in loose, well-drained soil that is rich in organic material. To give your Bulbs a cozy home to grow in, start by removing weeds, rocks, and debris from your planting area.
Loosen the soil to a depth of 12” and mix in organic matter (peat moss, compost, manure, or a combination). Check your soil composition to determine which type of organic material to add. Preparing the soil helps prevent the bulb from rotting, and helps its roots access oxygen and nutrients in the soil. This is a crucial step to growing happy, healthy, beautiful plants.
NOTE:
Store bulbs in a cool (40-70°) dry place with plenty of air circulation
until ready to plant.
Bulb Planting Instructions
- Plant tulip bulbs in the fall, before the first frost. The temperature outside should be approximately 65° or cooler.
- Select a spot with full sun to partial shade, with well-drained soil
- Dig a hole 5-6” deep in loosened soil. Plant bulbs 4-5” apart, with pointy ends up.
- Cover with soil and water well, so that the soil above the bulb settles.
Ongoing Tulip Care
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Aftercare is an important and rewarding part of caring for your Tulip Flower Bulbs. If cared for properly, your tulips could return and bloom year after year. You could even divide your bulbs after a few years, planting more than you originally purchased!
As your tulips fade to yellow and the blooms drop, remove only the flower heads with pruning shears. Cut just below the base of the flower to prevent the tulips from creating a seed head. Allow the remaining foliage to die back naturally (usually another week) to absorb enough sunlight to produce energy for next year’s bloom. -
Remove the rest of the dead foliage to ground level. Every three to five years, you can dig up your Tulip Flower Bulbs and divide them. Dig carefully around the edges of the plant with a trowel to determine depth. Carefully lift them out–you should have a collection of bulbs, which you can gently separate with your hands. Replant your Tulip Bulbs right away and enjoy blooms the following spring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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When should I plant tulip bulbs?
A. Tulips bulbs should be planted in the fall. The best time for planting is usually when the leaves have fallen off most deciduous trees, but it has not yet snowed and the ground is not yet frozen. -
How do you store tulip bulbs after the leaves die back?
A. Dry the bulbs for a few days in a cool dry spot. Trim off dried stems, and roots. Place the tulip bulbs into ventilated mesh or string net storage bags, taking care to discard any offset bulbs that show rot such as dark spots or soft mushy areas. Store the bulbs in a cool (65°F) dry and well-ventilated space until it’s time for fall planting. -
How long do tulips bloom?
A. Tulips typically bloom for 1 to 2 weeks.