Botanical name
Tulipa saxatilis
Other names
Candia tulip
Genus
Species
T. saxatilis - T. saxatilis is a upright, bulbous perennial with linear, glossy, mid-green leaves and, in mid- to late spring, fragrant, star-shaped pink or lilac-pink flowers with white-margined, yellow basal marks.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact may cause a skin reaction.
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Mid-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 saxatilis (Candia tulip) will reach a height of 0.35m 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