Tulipa whittallii (Botanical Tulip)
Small and delicate, award-winning Tulipa whittallii is a real delight in the garden with its glowing, starry flowers opening to expose their heart in full sun!
Small and delicate, award-winning Tulipa whittallii is a real delight in the garden with its glowing, starry flowers opening to expose their heart in full sun! Quite short, this gem still makes a striking impact with its lovely color combination: blood orange petals blotched with a dark olive base. A beautiful sight! Flowering in mid-late spring, this tulip is a member of the Botanical Tulips and is quite versatile in the garden.
- Growing up to 8-12 inches tall (20-30 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 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, rock gardens, or containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
- 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 | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Tulipa – Tulips |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| 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 | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden |