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 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 6 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
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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Common names
  • Tulip

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Location: My garden, Sweden
Date: April 2017
Location: Apple Valley MN
Date: 2020-03-26

Date: 2017-04-21
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, EU
Date: 2017-04-21
Photo taken in shade
Location: Apple Valley MN
Date: 2022-05-01
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, EU
Date: 2017-04-21
Photo taken in shade
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, EU
Date: 2017-04-21
Photo taken in shade
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-22
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-12-09
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