Tulipa Budlight (Lily-Flowered Tulip)

Tulip ‘Budlight’ is a ravishing lily-flowered tulip boasting lemon-yellow flowers with pointed and slightly reflexed petals presenting snowy white edges. Blooming in the late spring garden, the star-shaped flowers sit atop strong stems and provide an elegant and graceful display when swaying in the spring breeze.

Tulip 'Budlight' is a ravishing lily-flowered tulip boasting lemon-yellow flowers with pointed and slightly reflexed petals presenting snowy white edges. Blooming in the late spring garden, the star-shaped flowers sit atop strong stems and provide an elegant and graceful display when swaying in the spring breeze.

  • Growing up to 20-22 inches tall (50-65 cm), plant this beauty in a wind-protected location where it will create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
  • 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 (Late)
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 4"
(10cm)
Spacing 4″ (10cm)
Depth 7"
(17cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage