Tulipa praestans Shogun (Botanical Tulip)
Some tulips will naturalize and come back to bloom year after year. Tulip praestans ‘Shogun’ is one to try! Multi-flowering, this charming tulip makes a striking impact with its brilliant, copper-yellow flowers, up to 5 per bulb. A bouquet per stem!
Some tulips will naturalize and come back to bloom year after year. Tulip praestans 'Shogun' is one to try! Multi-flowering, this charming tulip makes a striking impact with its brilliant, copper-yellow flowers, up to 5 per bulb. A bouquet per stem! The completely opened flower forms a beautiful star during the sunny hours. Flowering in mid-spring, the blossoms are borne on short, robust stems above the foliage of lance-shaped, downy gray-green leaves. A member of the Botanical Tulips, Tulip praestans 'Shogun' is perfect to brighten up front borders or rock gardens. Gorgeous when paired with award-winning Tulip praestans 'Fusilier'.
- Growing up to 10-12 inches tall (25-30 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, 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.
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 | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4″ (10cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |