Tulipa praecox
T praecox is a triploid and multiplies by seed(?) and stolones. A fairly tall red tulip with green streaks on the outside (easily confused with smaller T. agenensis). Very suitable for growing in large containers and will not degenerate over the years. Only in a mediterranean climat it can be grown in the ground. Unfortunately we lost most of our stock in July 2009, but we are busy multiplying the survivors
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 :Turquie occidentale , naturalisé dans le Sud de la France
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Red
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
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