Tulipa tarda

Tulip

Herbaceaous perennial arising from a bulb, growing to 10cm high. The linear-lanceloate leaves are semi-prostrate. Each plant typically produces up to eight single, star-like flowers 3-4cm long, with narrowly ovate white and yellow petals, occurring in early spring.

Uses

Ornamental flowering bulb suitable for cottage gardens, rockeries, planter boxes and as a bedding plant.

Culture

For best results, Tulips require dry warm summers and cold winters. Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moist during the growing period. Allow leaves to die down before lifting bulbs. In areas with mild winters, bulbs should be overwintered in a refrigerator. Propagate from bulb offsets when dormant and plant in autumn. Susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases.

Propagation

Separation of bulbs

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