Water
Water bulbs thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season. Reduce watering as foliage begins to yellow and die back. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Tulipa julia is a rare species of tulip native to the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, known for its elegant, often solitary flowers, typically in shades of yellow or pink.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and bulb development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, but avoid saturation. Reduce watering as foliage yellows.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during growth. Requires a cold period for vernalization.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed at planting and again in spring with a bulb-specific fertilizer or one balanced for flowering.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water bulbs thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season. Reduce watering as foliage begins to yellow and die back. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming to prevent seed production and direct energy back to the bulb. Cut back yellowing foliage only when it has completely died back naturally, typically in late spring or early summer.
Tulipa julia is best propagated by bulb division. After flowering and when the foliage has died back, carefully lift the bulbs. Separate any offsets from the mother bulb, ensuring each has a basal plate, and replant.
Tulipa julia bulbs are typically not repotted annually. They are best left undisturbed in the ground to naturalize and multiply.
If lifting is necessary for division or relocation, do so in summer after foliage has died back.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tulipa Julia (Tulipa julia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Species | Tulipa julia |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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