About

Tulipa 'Aladdin' is a lily-flowered variety known for its elongated shape, blooming in late spring. The petals feature a vibrant orangey-red hue edged with a narrow yellow border.

About the genus

Tulipa are perennial plants that grow from bulbs, producing distinct flowers in various colors during the spring season.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Bulbs
Habit
Columnar upright
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Time to full height
1-2 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin allergen - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants

Care notes

Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds. See tulip cultivation
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Propagation
Propagate by lifting and separating offsets. See bulb propagation for further advice
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil