Tulipa humilis var. pulchella Albocaerulea Oculata Group (15)
tulip Albocaerulea Oculata Group
Albocaerulea Oculata Group are dwarf perennial bulbs to 15cm, with narrow green-grey leaves, flowers white to pale green with a purple-blue centre and prominent black stamens, in early spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin allergen - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Tulipa are bulbous perennials with characteristic flowers, in a wide range of colours, in spring
- Name status
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- Miscellaneous tulips include all species and hybrids not otherwise classified
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 10-15cm deep in fertile, well drained soil in full sun, protect from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds; see tulip cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by lifting and separating offsets; see bulb propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
Diseases
May be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil
Tulipa humilis var. pulchella Albocaerulea Oculata Group (15)
tulip Albocaerulea Oculata Group
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