Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana) features elegant, slender, cup-shaped flowers in shades of pink and white, often with a dark eye.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering and healthy growth.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings when actively growing. Reduce significantly when foliage yellows.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures during its dormant period and mild temperatures during the growing season.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer when growth begins; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Bulbs are toxic, containing tulipalin A and B.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot, especially during dormancy.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation, which can deplete the bulb's energy. Once the foliage has yellowed and died back naturally, it can be removed.
No other significant pruning is typically required for Tulipa clusiana.
Propagate by separating offsets (bulblets) from the parent bulb during the dormant period, usually in late summer. Plant them at the same depth as the parent bulb.
Seed propagation is possible but takes several years to reach flowering size.
Repotting is generally not necessary unless the bulbs become overcrowded or the soil has degraded. If repotting, do so during the dormant season (late summer/early autumn) after the foliage has completely died back.
Use well-draining potting mix.
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Where Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa clusiana |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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