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Tulipa saxatilis

Cretan rock tulip

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Botanical name: Tulipa saxatilis
Common name: Cretan rock tulip
Family: Liliaceae
Plant Type: Bulb, Deciduous

Flower colour:

Pink

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Key features:
Flowers

Tulipa saxatilis is an attractive species tulip with bicoloured flowers, native to the rocky islands of the Aegean Sea, including Crete and Kos.

Given its short stature, Tulipa saxatilis is ideal for growing at the front of borders alongside other spring flowering perennials like daffodils, anemones and muscari. It’s a lovely choice for naturalising in grass and will gradually spread by underground runners. It also performs well in pots and containers.

For best results, grow Tulipa saxatilis in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent energy being used on seed production.

How to grow Tulipa saxatilis

Plant size

25cm height

100cm spread
Aspect

South facing, west facing
Position in border

Front

Sun exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Plant
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowers
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D