What's eating my tulipa 'estella rijnveld'?

Tulipa 'Estella Rijnveld' faces its biggest threat from aphids and bulb-damaging rodents outdoors. Squirrels and mice dig up and eat bulbs before they flower, while aphids cluster on stems in spring. Slugs occasionally rasp young foliage, and tulip fire (Botrytis) thrives in wet springs alongside pest pressure.

Bulbs dug up and eaten before or just after planting; gaps in display where bulbs should emerge Plant bulbs under wire mesh cloches or use a purpose-made bulb cage; alternatively plant deeply (20 cm) and top-dress with grit to deter digging

Sticky honeydew and distorted, yellowing leaves; colonies visible on stems and undersides of leaves in spring Blast off with a strong water jet; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; encourage ladybirds and lacewings

Ragged holes in emerging leaves and flowers, especially in cool, damp weather Apply ferric phosphate pellets around emerging shoots; use copper tape on pots; go out at night to hand-pick