Overview

Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR 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 'Jan Ohms' PBR is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinctive spring flowers. This clump-forming tulip has deciduous foliage and thrives best in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a south- or east-facing, sheltered position. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. 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.

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 'Jan Ohms'PBR 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 'Jan Ohms'PBR

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 'Jan Ohms'PBR?

Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR need?

Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR hardy in the UK?

Tulipa 'Jan Ohms'PBR 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 'Jan Ohms'PBR?

Offsets.

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