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Water regularly during the spring growth period, but ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot. Reduce watering as foliage yellows after flowering and keep dry during summer dormancy.
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
Didier's Tulip (Tulipa didieri) is a species tulip native to the Mediterranean region, known for its vibrant red flowers and slender form.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering.
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Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately during growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce after flowering.
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Keep dry during summer dormancy.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam or gritty compost. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
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Ideal growing temperature is 15-20 °C during the day.
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Requires a cool period for bulb development.
Outdoor
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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in early spring and after flowering.
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Helps replenish bulb energy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the spring growth period, but ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot. Reduce watering as foliage yellows after flowering and keep dry during summer dormancy.
Remove spent flowers (deadheading) to prevent seed formation and direct energy back to the bulb. Cut back foliage only after it has yellowed and died back naturally in late spring or early summer.
Easily propagated by offsets (bulblets) that form around the parent bulb. These can be carefully separated during the dormant season and replanted. Seed propagation is possible but slower.
If grown in pots, repot every 2-3 years in fresh potting mix during the dormant season. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Didier's Tulip (Tulipa didieri)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa didieri |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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