Overview
Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) 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 'Kryptos' is a cultivar of Tulipa, a genus of perennial bulbous plants in the Liliaceae family that produce distinctive spring flowers. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving best in full sun or partial shade with a south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for city gardens, courtyards, patios, and informal settings, 'Kryptos' requires planting bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn with shelter from strong winds, and benefits from lifting bulbs after foliage dies down or treating as annuals.
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 'Kryptos' (5) 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 'Kryptos' (5)
- 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 'Kryptos' (5)?
Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) need?
Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) 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 'Kryptos' (5) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Kryptos' (5) 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 'Kryptos' (5)?
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)