Also known as Sprenger’s Tulip
Tulipa sprengeri, the Turkish Tulip, is a late-blooming tulip known for its vibrant scarlet-red flowers, reaching up to 5 cm in diameter. It is a naturalized species, oft
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and bulb health.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water well during active growth, but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly after flowering and during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season. Requires a cold period for dormancy, typically achieved outdoors.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in autumn before planting with slow-release fertilizer, and again in spring with a balanced liquid feed after new growth emerges.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry out during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage starts to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot, especially during dormancy.
Remove spent flowers immediately after they fade to prevent seed formation and redirect energy into the bulb. Cut back yellowing and dying foliage only when it has completely withered in late spring or early summer.
Avoid removing green leaves prematurely.
Tulipa sprengeri primarily propagates through bulb offsets. Carefully divide the clumps of bulbs after the foliage has died back.
Replant the smaller offsets at the appropriate depth, ensuring they have enough space to grow and mature.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Tulipa sprengeri if planted in the ground, as they are reliably perennial. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years during their dormant period (summer) to refresh the soil and divide overcrowded bulbs.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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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 sprengeri |
Similar in genus Tulipa
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