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Tulipa humilis

Species tulip

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Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

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Plant does flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

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Plant does not flower in July

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Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Tulipa humilis
  • Common name: Species tulip
  • Family: Liliaceae
  • Plant Type: Bulb
Flower colour:

Blue

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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

How to grow Tulipa humilis

  • Plant size

    25cm height

    15cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do not Plant in May

Do not Plant in June

Do not Plant in July

Do not Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do Plant in October

Do Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does flower in March

Plant does flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does not flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

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:

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Horses

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People

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