Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Didier's tulip (Tulipa mauriana) is a species tulip native to the Mediterranean region, known for its vibrant red blooms atop slender stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and bulb development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, but allow to dry between waterings. Reduce in summer.
Well-drained, sandy loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during its growing season (10-18°C). Requires a cold period for dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Benefit from a balanced fertilizer in spring; not heavily demanding.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Toxic if ingested
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Didier's tulip thoroughly when the soil begins to dry out, especially during its active growth phase. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to bulb rot.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage starts to yellow and die back after flowering.
Pruning Didier's tulip involves removing spent flowers (deadheading) immediately after they fade to prevent seed production and direct energy back to the bulb. Allow the foliage to die back naturally; do not cut it until it has turned completely yellow or brown.
Propagate Didier's tulip by dividing the bulbs in late summer or early autumn when they are dormant. Carefully separate any offsets (daughter bulbs) from the parent bulb.
Replant the divisions at the recommended depth and spacing.
Repotting is not typically necessary for Didier's tulip as they are often grown as annuals or left in the ground to naturalize. If bulbs become overcrowded or flowering diminishes, they can be lifted, divided, and replanted in the autumn.
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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 mauriana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa mauriana |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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