Tulipa Little Beauty (Botanical Tulip)
A particularly lovely dwarf tulip, Tulipa ‘Little Beauty’ features bright purple flowers that open up to reveal a deep blue heart, edged with a smudged white margin. A real delight in the garden with its starry flowers opening to expose their steel-blue heart in full sun! Quite short, this gem still makes a striking impact!
A particularly lovely dwarf tulip, Tulipa 'Little Beauty' features bright purple flowers that open up to reveal a deep blue heart, edged with a smudged white margin. A real delight in the garden with its starry flowers opening to expose their steel-blue heart in full sun! Quite short, this gem still makes a striking impact! Flowering in mid-spring, this charming tulip is a member of the Botanical Tulips and is quite versatile in the garden.
- Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
- Growing up to 4-6 inches tall (10-15 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
- 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, 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 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Tulipa – Tulips |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 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 |