Tulipa humilis

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Species tulipBulbFamily: Liliaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Species tulips often have more natural-looking blooms than their hybrid relatives. Tulipa humilis has delicate, star-shaped, white flowers with blue basal markings from early- to mid-spring. Attractive grey-green leaves set off the blooms. It looks impressive planted in containers and in borders.

Grow Tulipa humilis in well-drained soil in full sun. Allow foliage to die down fully after flowering.

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Tulipa ‘Humilis’ and wildlife

Tulipa ‘Humilis’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Tulipa ‘Humilis’ poisonous?

Tulipa ‘Humilis’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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