tulip 'Shakespeare'

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from strong winds and excess winter wet. Kaufmanniana Group tulips may be left in the ground for several years, they do not need to be lifted annually. See tulip cultivation for more details

Deadhead after flowering and remove fallen petals

Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer. See bulb propagation for more details

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and stem and bulb eelworm

May be susceptible to tulip fire and virus diseases, and to bulb rot in poorly drained soils