About
A bulbous perennial up to 50cm in height, with 2-7 linear to lance-shaped, sometimes wavy-margined, grey green leaves 30cm long and single, pale yellow and red, usually tinged green flowers to 10cm long with long, pointed petals in early to mid-spring.
About the genus
Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers, in a wide range of colours, in spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toTurkey
ToxicityHarmful 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
CultivationPlant 10 – 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet. See tulip cultivation for further advice
PruningRemove old flowers. Cut back foliage once the leaves died down turning yellow
PropagationPropagate by lifting and separating offsets. See bulb propagation for further advice
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug and snail damage, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil