Overview
Tulipa biflora var. major (15) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa biflora var. major (15) 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 biflora var. major is a clump-forming bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Tulipa, known for producing distinct spring flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers, it requires shelter from strong winds and excessive moisture. In the UK, it is hardy to H6 and is best planted 10-15cm deep in autumn, with bulbs lifted after the foliage dies down or treated as annuals and replanted each year.
About the genus
Tulips are spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophytes in the Tulipa genus. Their flowers are usually large, showy, and brightly coloured, generally red, orange, pink, yellow, or white. They often have a different coloured blotch at the base of the tepals, internally.
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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 biflora var. major (15) 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 biflora var. major (15)
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa biflora var. major (15)?
Tulipa biflora var. major (15) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa biflora var. major (15) need?
Tulipa biflora var. major (15) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulipa biflora var. major (15) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa biflora var. major (15) 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 biflora var. major (15)?
Offsets.
More in the Tulipa genus
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- Tulipa 'Salmon Dynasty' (3)
- Tulipa 'Smyrna' (14)
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- Tulipa 'Adriaan T. Dominique' (8)
- Tulipa 'Annika' (15)