Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) (tulip 'Purple Prince') — Columnar upright

Overview

Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0-0.1 metre wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes and containers.

About

Tulipa 'Purple Prince' is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, belonging to the Liliaceae family. This bulbous plant has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, reaching a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres with a spread of up to 0.1 metre. It thrives in full sun on south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and prefers sheltered locations. Suitable for well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline, it typically reaches full height within 1 to 2 years and is valued for its spring season interest.

About the genus

Tulips are spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophytes in the Tulipa genus. Their flowers are usually large, showy, and brightly coloured, generally red, orange, pink, yellow, or white. They often have a different coloured blotch at the base of the tepals, internally.

Wikipedia contributors, "Tulip", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Tulip

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tulipa

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0-0.1 metre
Time to full height: 1-2 years
Suggested uses: Borders, rock gardens, bedding schemes, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5)

Propagation: Offsets
Pest resistance: Slugs, Aphids, Stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistance: Tulip fire, Bulb rot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5)?

Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) need?

Tulipa 'Purple Prince' (5) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.