- Botanical name: Tulipa humilis
- Common name: Species tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Blue
White
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Tulipa humilis
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Plant size
25cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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