Botanical name
Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha
Other names
Golden lady tulip, Lady tulip, Candlestick tulip, Tulipa chrysantha, Tulipa stellata var. chrysantha
Genus
Species
T. clusiana var. chrysantha - T. clusiana var. chrysantha is an upright, bulbous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, in early to mid-spring, a sturdy, erect stem bearing bowl- to star-shaped, bright yellow flowers, flushed red or brownish-purple on the outside.
Native to
Afghanistan, Caucasus, Iran
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow, Flushed red, Flushed brown, Flushed purple in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Specific diseases
Bulb, corm and tuber rot , Tulip fire , Tulip viruses
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, but do not cut back foliage until all leaves have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha (Golden lady tulip) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Shelter from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered