Tulipa linifolia (Botanical Tulip)
Award-winning Tulipa linifolia (Flax-Leaved Tulip) is a delightful bulbous perennial boasting bowl-shaped bright red flowers, up to 2 in. long (5 cm), adorned with broadly oval petals. Blooming in early to mid-spring, the blossoms open out in the sun to form a shallow glistening bowl, revealing a small purple-black blotch. They are held on short stems above the foliage of very narrow gray-green leaves. Adding a dramatic splash of red color to the spring landscape, Tulipa linifolia is perfect for the front of a border, in a raised bed, and ideal for a gravel garden.
Award-winning Tulipa linifolia (Flax-Leaved Tulip) is a delightful bulbous perennial boasting bowl-shaped bright red flowers, up to 2 in. long (5 cm), adorned with broadly oval petals. Blooming in early to mid-spring, the blossoms open out in the sun to form a shallow glistening bowl, revealing a small purple-black blotch. They are held on short stems above the foliage of very narrow gray-green leaves. Adding a dramatic splash of red color in the spring landscape, Tulipa linifolia is perfect for the front of a border, in a raised bed, and ideal for a gravel garden. A member of the Botanical Tulips.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Growing up to 4-12 in. tall (10-30 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year.
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet.
- Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, edging, or patio containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
- To be planted in fall.
- Propagate by lifting and separating offsets.
- Keep an eye out for slugs, tulip fire, and bulb rot.
- 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.
- Native to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, northern Iran, and Afghanistan.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 (Early,Mid) |
Height | 4" – 1' (10cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 3" (7cm) |
Spacing | 3″ (7cm) |
Depth | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |