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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.2m
max. spread |
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0.1m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
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Botanical name: Tulipa tarda
Other names: Dasystemon tulip, Late tulip, Tulipa dasystemon
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Genus: Tulipa
Species: T. tarda - T. tarda is a dwarf, clump-forming species, bearing star-shaped, deep orange flowers with the petals tipped with cream and marked on the back red and green.
Tulipa tarda is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Eating may cause severe discomfort and may cause a skin allergy.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Tulipa tarda (Late tulip) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation: Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant bulbs 10 to 15cm deep in late summer or autumn. Protect from strong winds and excessive wet.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
john
is a tulip tarda a perrineal
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 19th November 2010 23:49
- Last reply: Mon. 22nd November 2010 19:05
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