Overview
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinctive spring flowers. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving in full sun or partial shade with a preference for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It is suitable for various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for city gardens, patios, and informal settings. Bulbs should be planted in autumn at a depth of 10-15cm and lifted after the foliage dies down or treated as annuals.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulipa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2)
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2)?
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) need?
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tulipa 'Alice Leclercq' (2)?
Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details.
More in the Tulipa genus
- Tulipa 'Avenue' (3)
- Tulipa 'Black and White' (9)
- Tulipa 'Brooklyn' (11)
- Tulipa 'Dallas' (7)
- Tulipa 'Design Impression' (4)
- Tulipa 'Donau' (3)
- Tulipa 'Gemma' (10)
- Tulipa 'Abba Brown' (2)