- Botanical name: Tulipa saxatilis
- Common name: Cretan rock tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb, Deciduous
Pink
Yellow
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 grape hyacinths. 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
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Plant size
25cm height
100cm 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: Chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does 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 saxatilis and wildlife
Tulipa saxatilis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Tulipa saxatilis poisonous?
Tulipa saxatilis 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
