Tulipa 'Barre Alta' (3) — Clump forming

Overview

Tulipa 'Barre Alta' (3) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Barre Alta' (3) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes and containers.

About

Tulipa 'Barre Alta' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinctive spring flowers. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, favouring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects. Deciduous in nature, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is suitable for use in borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers. Planting bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn and protecting them from excessive wet conditions ensures healthy growth and flowering in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tulipa

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

Plant details

Tulipa 'Barre Alta' (3) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, Rock gardens, Bedding schemes, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Barre Alta' (3)

Propagation: Offsets
Pest resistance: Slugs, Aphids, Stem and bulb eelworm, Squirrels may eat the bulbs
Disease resistance: Tulip fire, Bulb rot in poorly drained soil