Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 14: Greigii
Spring Bloom Season: Mid-late
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: 10 - 12 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red, with an edge that starts out yellow and matures to white
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
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
  • Greigii Tulip
  • Tulip

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Location: southeast Nebraska 
Date: 2022-04-23
Has been perennial for me for a few years now.
Location: southeast Nebraska 
Date: 2016-04-03
 Red/yellow blooms. Older blooms red/white.
Location: southeast Nebraska 
Date: 2017-04-09
 Red/yellow blooms. Older blooms red/white.
Location: southeast Nebraska 
Date: 2014-04-24
 Red/yellow blooms. Older blooms red/white.
Location: southeast Nebraska 
Date: 2017-04-08
 Red/yellow blooms. Older blooms red/white.
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-04-30
Location: Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Date: 2018-04-25
Uploaded by Newyorkrita
Location: Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands
Date: 2018-04-25
Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: 2013-10-02
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Oct 2, 2013 3:51 PM concerning plant:
    A lovely early blooming tulip that is perennial. The only place I was able to find Mothers Love was at Brent & Becky's. Loved it so much this spring that I bought more bulbs this fall to plant more of them.

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