About
A fine perennial attaining 30-50cm, with broad, blue-green basal foliage. The selection 'Dolly Mixture' is particularly noted in gardens. With ornamental, cup-shaped flowers in spring, 8-12cm across.
About the genus
Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers, in a wide range of colours, in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationPlant bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn, in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from strong winds. Protect from excessive wet. Lift bulbs after foliage dies down, or treat as annuals and replant each year
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb. Remove spent flower stems
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets in autumn when lifting bulbs
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, aphids, and stem and bulb eelworm. Squirrels and mice may eat planted bulbs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to tulip fire (Botrytis tulipae) and bulb rot in poorly drained soil