Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 14: Greigii
Registrant: Hybrida
Year Registered: 1962
Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season
Special Classifications: Single-flowered

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)
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red/yellow
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

Image
Common names
  • Tulip
  • Greigii Tulip

Photo Gallery
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-09
Inside of open bloom
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-13
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-11
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-13
Uploaded by Newyorkrita
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-11
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-14
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-14
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-11
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-17
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-14
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Oct 15, 2013 8:35 PM concerning plant:
    Sun Dance is such a cheerful yellow bloom that I can't help but love it. On sunny days the flowers open wide and you really see the yellow interior. On cloudy days they stay closed and you get a better view of the red flamed outside.

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