Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 15: Misc. & Species (Botanical)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower.
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Lady Tulip
  • Tulip

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Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2019-04-09

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Tulipa clusiana 'Tinka'
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2017-03-17

Date: 2008-05-14
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2017-03-17
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Date: 2013-10-02
Plant Events from our members
chelle On October 20, 2014 Transplanted
20% in W screen room hugel bed, SE corner, N of Jacob's Ladder.
chelle On October 17, 2014 Transplanted
80% in balanced rock sculpture area.
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