Botanical name
Tulipa tarda
Other names
Dasystemon tulip, Late tulip, Tulipa dasystemon
Genus
Species
T. tarda - T. tarda is a dwarf, clump-forming species, bearing star-shaped, deep orange flowers with the petals tipped with cream and marked on the back red and green.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Eating may cause severe discomfort and may cause a skin allergy.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow, Flushed white in Spring
Foliage
Dark-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 flower stems but do not cut back leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Tulipa tarda (Late tulip) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant bulbs 10 to 15cm deep in late summer or autumn. Protect from strong winds and excessive wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered