Tulipa 'Len van der Mark' — Clump forming

Overview

Tulipa 'Len van der Mark' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Len van der Mark' 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 'Len van der Mark' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the genus Tulipa, known for producing distinct spring flowers. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or east-facing position. This cultivar prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils of any pH and is hardy in the UK (H6). Suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers, it is best planted 10-15cm deep in autumn and lifted after the foliage dies down or treated as an annual. 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 'Len van der Mark' 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 'Len van der Mark'

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