Tulipa 'Golden Springtime' (4) — Clump forming

Overview

Tulipa 'Golden Springtime' (4) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Golden Springtime' (4) 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 'Golden Springtime' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the genus Tulipa, known for its spring flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or east-facing, sheltered positions with well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH. This deciduous plant is hardy in the UK (H6) and is suited to borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers. Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn, ensuring protection from strong winds and excessive moisture. After flowering, bulbs can be lifted once the foliage dies down or treated as annuals and replanted each year.

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 'Golden Springtime' (4) 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 'Golden Springtime' (4)

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