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Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) (Tulip (any Viridiflora Group tulip))
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip)
Other names
Tulip (any Viridiflora Group tulip), Tulipa Viridiflora Group Mix, Tulipa Viridiflora Mixed
Genus
Tulipa Tulipa
Variety or Cultivar
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Viridiflora Group tulip, you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group variety) are clump-forming, bulbous perennials bearing upright, broadly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, usually in late spring, sturdy, erect stems, each bearing a cup-shaped, green-streaked flowers in a variety of colours.
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
Flower
Purple, Pink, Orange, Flushed green, Yellow, White, Red in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Slugs Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Slugs
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back foliage until all leaves have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) (Tulip (any Viridiflora Group tulip)) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip)
Other names
Tulip (any Viridiflora Group tulip), Tulipa Viridiflora Group Mix, Tulipa Viridiflora Mixed
Genus
Tulipa Tulipa
Variety or Cultivar
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Viridiflora Group tulip, you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group variety) are clump-forming, bulbous perennials bearing upright, broadly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, usually in late spring, sturdy, erect stems, each bearing a cup-shaped, green-streaked flowers in a variety of colours.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Pink, Orange, Flushed green, Yellow, White, Red in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Slugs
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back foliage until all leaves have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Tulipa (any Viridiflora Group tulip) (Tulip (any Viridiflora Group tulip)) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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