Tulipa 'Mistress Grey' (3) — Clump forming

Overview

Tulipa 'Mistress Grey' (3) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Mistress Grey' (3) 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 'Mistress Grey' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the genus Tulipa, known for producing distinctive spring flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, and containers. Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn and protect from excessive wet; bulbs can be lifted after foliage dies down or treated as annuals and replanted each year. 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 'Mistress Grey' (3) 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 'Mistress Grey' (3)

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