Tulipa sylvestris

Tulip

Herbaceaous perennial arising from a bulb, growing between 10-35cm high. Linear-lanceloate, green or grey-green leaves arise from the stem. Each bulb produces one or two aromatic, single, star-like flowers with six narrowly ovate, yellow petals 3-6cm long, 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, however T. sylvestris is more adaptable that most varieties. 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

Divide Bulbs

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