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Other common names tulip 'West Point'
Family Liliaceae
Genus Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers, in a wide range of colours, in spring
Horticultural Group Lily-flowered Group tulips have goblet-shaped flowers with pointed, out-curving or reflexed tepals, and flower in late spring
Details A perennial bulb to 50cm tall, with glaucous-green foliage and light yellow flowers with out-curved, pointed petals, opening in late spring
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Toxicity All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion, may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds. See tulip cultivation for further advice
Propagation Propagate by lifting and separating offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens
Pruning Deadhead after flowering
Pests Can be damaged by slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
Diseases May be subject to tulip fire and bulb rots
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