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Tulip |
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Darwin Hybrid Tulip |
Division: | Div. 4: Darwin Hybrid |
Spring Bloom Season: | Mid-season |
Special Classifications: | Single-flowered |
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) |
Plant Height: | 20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 9 inches |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Orange and red Other: Infusion of gold and copper with tangerine-and raspberry-red flames |
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 |
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