Overview
Tulipa sprengeri is a perennial bulbous plant in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family. Tulipa sprengeri grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and sandy or loamy soil soils and neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is native to Turkey (Amasya).
About
Tulipa sprengeri is a perennial bulbous plant in the Liliaceae that bears a single bright red spring flower. It originates from the Amasya region of Turkey and flowers in March to May. The plant prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil and suits sunny or partially shaded positions. Handle with care: all parts are harmful if eaten and may cause skin irritation.
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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.
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In the garden
Tulipa sprengeri is a bulbous perennial in the lily family, native to Amasya in Turkey. It produces a solitary, bright red flower in spring, appearing from March to May. Gardeners value it for this clear, early-season bloom and its compact bulbous habit. Give Tulipa sprengeri a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; it favours neutral to slightly alkaline conditions and moderate soil moisture. Avoid waterlogged ground since bulbs need free-draining conditions to prevent rot. Do not rely on evergreen shelter: place bulbs where the spring light is good and the soil dries between wet periods. In the UK it suits open borders or gravelled areas where drainage and spring sunlight are reliable; the single upright bloom sits well among lower spring bulbs and early perennials. Take care when handling—all parts are harmful if eaten and can cause skin irritation, so wear gloves and other protective equipment; for pet guidance see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants. The early single flower of Tulipa sprengeri provides a distinctive vertical note in March–May that performs best in genuinely free-draining soil.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulipa
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH
- neutral to slightly alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moderate
Plant details
Tulipa sprengeri size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial bulbous plant
- Native to
- Turkey (Amasya)
- Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin allergen - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulipa sprengeri
- Propagation
- by bulbs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa sprengeri?
Tulipa sprengeri prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Tulipa sprengeri need?
Tulipa sprengeri grows best in well-drained and sandy or loamy soil soil. It prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I propagate Tulipa sprengeri?
By bulbs.
Is Tulipa sprengeri toxic?
Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin allergen - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants.
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