Tulipa 'Pink Clearwater' (Tulip 'Pink Clearwater')

Botanical name

Tulipa 'Pink Clearwater'

Other names

Tulip 'Pink Clearwater', Triumph Group tulip 'Pink Clearwater'

Genus

Tulipa Tulipa

Variety or Cultivar

'Pink Clearwater' _ 'Pink Clearwater' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial bearing upright, broadly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in mid- to late spring, a sturdy, erect stem bearing a cup-shaped, bright pink flowers, flushed salmon at the base.

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

Bright-pink in Spring

Foliage

Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer

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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

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Tulipa 'Pink Clearwater' (Tulip 'Pink Clearwater') will reach a height of 0.6m 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 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Tulipa 'Pink Clearwater' (Tulip 'Pink Clearwater')

Common pest name

Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus

Scientific pest name

Xylella fastidiosa (all other strains and subspecies)

Type

Bacterium

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

A bacterial disease with a wide host range and many sub-species and strains; including those that could thrive in cooler climates; showing different levels of pathogenicity. Although EU regulated; there is some concern about the risk of introduction. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Tulipa 'Pink Clearwater' (Tulip 'Pink Clearwater')

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/