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 cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophytes known for their large, showy, and brightly coloured flowers. This clump-forming tulip grows from bulbs and reaches a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres within 1 to 2 years. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. 'Groenland' is drought resistant and offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.
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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa 'Groenland' (8)?
Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) need?
Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) grow?
Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Groenland' (8) 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 'Groenland' (8)?
Division of offsets, bulb propagation.
More in the Tulipa genus
- Tulipa 'Avenue' (3)
- Tulipa 'Black and White' (9)
- Tulipa 'Brooklyn' (11)
- Tulipa 'Dallas' (7)
- Tulipa 'Design Impression' (4)
- Tulipa 'Donau' (3)
- Tulipa 'Gemma' (10)
- Tulipa 'Abba Brown' (2)