Overview
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinct spring flowers. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with moist but well-drained to well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. Suitable for city gardens, courtyards, cottage gardens, patios, and containers, it is hardy in the UK (H6). Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn and protect them from excessive wet and strong winds.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulipa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3)
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3)?
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) need?
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Hong Kong' (3) 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 'Hong Kong' (3)?
Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details.
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)