Overview
Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) 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 'Black and White' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Tulipa, known for producing distinctive spring flowers. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, favouring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south- or east-facing positions. Deciduous in nature, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers. Planting is recommended in autumn at a depth of 10-15cm, with protection from excessive wet and strong winds, and bulbs can be lifted after foliage dies down or treated as annuals.
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 'Black and White' (9) 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 'Black and White' (9)
- 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 'Black and White' (9)?
Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) need?
Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Black and White' (9) 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 'Black and White' (9)?
Offsets.
More in the Tulipa genus
- Tulipa 'Avenue' (3)
- Tulipa 'Brooklyn' (11)
- Tulipa 'Dallas' (7)
- Tulipa 'Design Impression' (4)
- Tulipa 'Donau' (3)
- Tulipa 'Gemma' (10)
- Tulipa 'Abba Brown' (2)
- Tulipa 'Abba Red' (2)