Tulipa hybrids
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- TOO-li-pa hai-bruhdz
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Tulips are bulbous perennial herbs is a genus of about 100 species of perennial bulbs from Europe. They have cup-shaped flowers in various colors from plain to variegated. Bloom time varies by varieties but they are usually April to May. Tulips are divided into 15 divisions based on flower shape and origin.
Plant 4-5 inches deep and 2-5 inches apart in well-drained organically rich fertile soil in full sun. Most hybrids require a cold period that NC can not provide and are best grown as annuals. They prefer an area with cool summers and dry winters.
Great used in a border, containers, edging for pathways or mass planted.
Pests, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The lady tulip has no serious insect or disease issues. Aphids, slugs, and snails may be seen. Gray squirrels, mice, voles, and deer are attracted and may eat the bulbs or plants. Diseases such as tulip fire, tulip gray bulb rot, and viruses can occur. Blue mold may develop on stored bulbs. In poorly drained soils, root or bulb rot may also occur.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
- Profile Video:
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Cottage Garden in Shade Border Garden, Upcycled Sun and Shade Demonstration Garden, Buncombe County Fairy Gardens Backyard Patio
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Tulipa
- Species:
- hybrids
- Family:
- Lilaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe, Middle East And Asia
- Edibility:
- Cooked bulbs were reported to be eaten during times of war and starvation.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 9 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Poisonous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Pink
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Single, erect, 6-parted, cup-shaped to star-shaped flowers, of various colors, sizes and shapes. Many have black anthers.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Green to blue-green strap-like leaves that vary per species. They are lanceolate in shape with smooth margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Straight green smooth stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- Stomach pain, salivation, sweating, depression, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Skin irritation with tingling, redness, blisters, and cracks, either immediately or after a delay from contact, and may spread away from the point of contact; an allergic reaction. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Tulipalin, a phytoalexin; allergins; glycoprotein.
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Roots
- Stems
