Overview

Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Tulipa 'Groenland' is a spring-flowering bulb in the lily family that forms compact, clump-forming shoots to 0.1–0.5 metres. It is deciduous, producing foliage that dies back after the season, and reaches full height within 1–2 years. Flowers appear in spring (March to May) and the plant is drought resistant once established. Best grown in full sun on well-drained soil in a sheltered spot.

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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In the garden

Tulipa 'Groenland' is a bulbous member of the Liliaceae, growing in small clumps that reach 0.1–0.5 metres in height and spread. It is deciduous and takes one to two seasons to attain its mature size. Flowering runs from March to May in the UK, making it a clearly spring-focused component in the border. Plant it in a sunny, sheltered position where soil drains freely; it tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand and performs across acid to alkaline pH. The plants prefer a south-, west- or east-facing aspect and will tolerate dry periods once established, so avoid heavy waterlogging. With a UK hardiness rating of H6 (very hardy), Tulipa 'Groenland' will survive most winter conditions outdoors but benefits from protection against driving wind when grown in exposed sites. Its modest height and clump-forming habit suit the front of borders, patio containers and courtyard beds, and stems are suitable for cutting. Use groups or multi-bulb pockets for a confident spring display or mix with other early bulbs and perennials to extend seasonal interest. Position near paths or windows where its spring blooms sit at eye level for cutting or simple viewing.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tulipa

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

1-2 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Groenland' (8)

Propagation

Division of offsets, bulb propagation

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

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