Tulip orphanidea, Botanical Tulip, Tulip Species
Small and delicate, Tulipa orphanidea is a charming bulbous perennial boasting 2-7 green leaves, often with a tinge of red along their edges, and a stem bearing 1-4 globular to star-shaped flowers, that resemble crowns. The oval, copper-red petals are tinged green outside and often purple. A cluster of bulbs makes a delightful show in the spring garden. Flowering in mid-late spring, this tulip is a member of the Botanical Tulips and 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. Some of these ‘real’ species are cultivated on a modest level, but most are interesting only to certain tulip enthusiasts. Others, though, are attractive to the ordinary garden owner. It must be mentioned that the interest in wild species is increasing steadily – this phenomenon may have something to do with the fact that more and more wild plants are disappearing from our environment. Tulipa tarda was even pronounced ‘Flower Bulb of the Year’ in Holland in 1997, an award that definitely says something about its rising popularity. The bulbs, offered in sizes 6/8 to 8/10, are smaller than those of ordinary tulips and are very easy to naturalize.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
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 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height |
4" - 1' (10cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
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 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height |
4" - 1' (10cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Tulipa orphanidea (Botanical Tulip) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Tulipa orphanidea (Botanical Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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