Now that is helpful to know Peter. My soil is on the acid side, so I will remember that when I plant the T. axatilis. And any other tulips. Incidentally, it is easy to grow Narcissus in my garden, in both shady positions and sunny. So they can not mind a soil which tends to be somewhat acidic. Ina On 6/03/2012 8:13 a.m., Peter Taggart wrote: > I am happy to be corrected but I believe that most tulips will not persist > in acid soil and that the addition of a little lime may make a difference. > What is your soil like Mary? > Peter (UK) -- Ina Crossley Auckland New Zealand zone 10a