Tulipa clusiana chrysantha Tubergens Gem (Botanical Tulip)

Award-winning Tulip ‘Tubergen’s Gem’ is incredibly beautiful with its striking color combination: rhodonite red with sulfur-yellow margins on the outside, and canary yellow on the inside.

Award-winning Tulip 'Tubergen's Gem' is incredibly beautiful with its striking color combination: rhodonite red with sulfur-yellow margins on the outside, and canary yellow on the inside. The completely opened flower forms a star during the sunny hours. A lovely sight! Wet, windy weather during its flowering period in mid-spring, will have little effect on this gem! A member of the Botanical Tulips, this tulip is quite versatile in the garden.

  • Growing up to 10 inches tall (25 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
  • Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Performs best in full sun to light shade, in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, edging, rock gardens, or naturalized (grassy) areas. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs
Plant Family Tulipa – Tulips
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid)
Height 10"
(25cm)
Spread 3"
(7cm)
Spacing 3″ (7cm)
Depth 4"
(10cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage