Two-Flowered Tulip, Tulipa talijevii, Tulipa polychroma, Botanical Tulips
Tulipa biflora (Two-Flowered Tulip) is a small bulbous perennial with one or two gray-green leaves and short stems bearing 1-5 fragrant, star-shaped, yellow-centered white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm). The narrowly oval petals are flushed outside with greenish-gray or greenish-pink. Blooming in late winter to early spring, Tulipa biflora is suitable for a rock garden, raised bed, or alpine house. A member of the Botanical Tulips, this tulip is quite versatile in the garden.
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.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Common names | Tulip |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
| Height | 2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 3" (8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Common names | Tulip |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
| Height | 2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 3" (8cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Tulipa biflora (Botanical Tulip) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulipa biflora (Botanical Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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