Tulipa kolpakowskiana (Botanical Tulip)

A pretty heirloom variety dating from around 1844, award-winning Tulip kolpakowskiana is a bulbous perennial with tapered, graceful, buttercup-yellow flowers, 2 in. (5 cm). Olive green with a broad streak of pinkish red on the outside, the delicate flowers are pale yellow on the inside. They open fully only when the sun is bright. They rise above 2-4 narrow, pointed, crinkle-edged, gray-green leaves. Blooming in mid to late spring, this small Botanical Tulip is native to Central Asia.

• Growing up to 8 inches tall (20 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.