Overview
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa humilis var. pulchella 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 humilis var. pulchella, known as the dwarf rosy-purple tulip, is a clump-forming bulbous perennial in the Liliaceae family. It produces distinct rosy-purple flowers in spring and has deciduous foliage. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or east-facing aspect. Suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6. Bulbs should be planted 10-15cm deep in autumn and lifted after the foliage dies down or treated as annuals.
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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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 humilis var. pulchella 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 humilis var. pulchella
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa humilis var. pulchella?
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa humilis var. pulchella need?
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulipa humilis var. pulchella hardy in the UK?
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella 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 humilis var. pulchella?
Offsets.
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