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Tulipa clusiana forme jaune nain

A variety which resembles the real T. clusiana , but much shorter and very late flowering A real mediterranean which is easy to grow and persists well in a dry rockery.

The genus

Four centuries ago the first tulips came from Turkey and central Asia. But the creation of the actual hybrids and selections has also been influenced by the botanical species from the mediterranean area (some examples are presented here). They tolerate high temperatures and resist to virus and other diseases, which makes them particularly interesting garden tulips for perenial plantings in warm climates. Many of these species use to grow in vine yards and olive groves and are now threatened with extinction due to the modern cultivation methods. All tulip species need a cold period before the leaves appear, which makes them hardy.

  • Family :Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Liliaceae
  • Native to :SW Himalaya (Iran Afghanistan)
  • Native climate :continental
  • Colour :Yellow
  • Exposure :full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :15-40 cm
  • Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :August (sem. 3-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 2-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3)
Flowering :March (sem. 3-4), April (sem. 1-4)