Tulipa biflora (Botanical Tulip)

Tulipa biflora (Two-Flowered Tulip) is a small bulbous perennial with one or two gray-green leaves and short stems bearing 1-5 fragrant, star-shaped, yellow-centered white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm). The narrowly oval petals are flushed outside with greenish-gray or greenish-pink. Blooming in late winter to early spring, Tulipa biflora is suitable for a rock garden, raised bed, or alpine house.

Tulipa biflora (Two-Flowered Tulip) is a small bulbous perennial with one or two gray-green leaves and short stems bearing 1-5 fragrant, star-shaped, yellow-centered white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm). The narrowly oval petals are flushed outside with greenish-gray or greenish-pink. Blooming in late winter to early spring, Tulipa biflora is suitable for a rock garden, raised bed, or alpine house. A member of the Botanical Tulips, this tulip is quite versatile in the garden.

  • Growing up to 2-4 in. tall (5-10 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year.
  • Performs best in full sun in a warm, sunny position with sharp drainage and protection from excessive wet, summer or winter.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, 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 Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Requirements

Hardiness 4
– 7

Heat Zones 1
– 7

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)Winter
Height 2"
– 4"
(5cm
– 10cm)
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 Fragrant, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage