Tulipa acuminata (Botanical Tulip)

Tulipa acuminata (Horned Tulip) is a captivating bulbous perennial boasting 2-7 linear to lance-shaped, gray-green leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), and single flowers, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm), with long-pointed, twisted, spidery, pale red or yellow petals, often tinged with red or green outside. Blooming in early to mid-spring, Tulipa acuminata is a desirable species that ought to find a place wherever possible. A member of the Botanical Tulips, this tulip is quite versatile in the garden.

• Growing up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year.
• Performs best in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet
• Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, edging, city gardens, cottage gardens, patio containers, or naturalized (grassy) areas. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
• To be planted in fall.
• Propagate by lifting and separating offsets.
• Remove old flowers. Cut back foliage once the leaves died down turning yellow.
• Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, aphids, tulip fire, and bulb rot.
• 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.
• Native to Turkey.

A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or in containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.

Botanical Tulips: it is generally assumed that about 150 different wild species exist in an area running roughly from Central Asia to Spain and Portugal. These are real early birds: they bloom before any other tulips. They catch the eye not only because of their extra early flowering but also because of their inflorescence and cheery range of colors. In addition, the graceful way the flowers open and their pretty foliage make them attractive before, during, and after flowering. In other words, Botanical tulips are simply bursting with nice characteristics.