Tulipa 'La Reine Rose' (1) — Clump forming

Overview

Tulipa 'La Reine Rose' (1) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'La Reine Rose' (1) 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 'La Reine Rose' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Tulipa, known for their distinct spring flowers. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south- or east-facing positions. Deciduous in nature, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers. Planting is recommended in autumn at a depth of 10-15cm, with protection from excessive moisture and strong winds, and propagation is by offsets.

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 'La Reine Rose' (1) 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 'La Reine Rose' (1)

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