Overview
Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (5) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (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 'Mrs Keightley' is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinct spring flowers. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Suitable for various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, it prefers moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to city gardens, courtyards, cottage gardens, and containers. Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep in autumn and lift after foliage dies down, or treat as annuals and replant each year.
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 'Mrs Keightley' (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 'Mrs Keightley' (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 'Mrs Keightley' (5)?
Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (5) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (5) need?
Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (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 'Mrs Keightley' (5) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Mrs Keightley' (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 'Mrs Keightley' (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)