Tulipa kolpakowskiana (15)
Kolpakowsky's tulip
T. kolpakowskiana is a bulbous perennial to 20cm in height, with spreading, narrow, wavy margined, folded grey-green leaves, the erect stems to 20cm with usually solitary yellow flowers flushed dull green or red outside
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, may cause skin allergy. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers, in a wide range of colours, in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Horticultural Group
- Miscellaneous tulips include all species and hybrids not otherwise classified
- Plant range
- NE Afghanistan to China (NW Xinjiang)
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet. See tulip cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by lifting and separating offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
stem and bulb eelworm and slugs may be a problem
Diseases
May be subject to tulip fire and bulb rots
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