Tulipa West Point (Lily-Flowered Tulip)
One of the finest lily-flowered tulips, award-winning Tulip ‘West Point’ is a highly esteemed tulip with primrose-yellow blossoms with pointed and slightly reflexed petals contrasting with their lighter base
One of the finest lily-flowered tulips, award-winning Tulip 'West Point' is a highly esteemed tulip with primrose-yellow blossoms with pointed and slightly reflexed petals contrasting with their lighter base. Blooming in the late spring garden, this tulip provides an elegant and graceful display when swaying in the spring breeze! As an added bonus, it is fragrant.
- Growing up to 20 inches tall (50 cm), plant this beauty in a wind-protected location where it will create dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
- Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
- 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 |
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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" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
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, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |