Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder'

Also Known As

Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder'
Lilac Wonder Tulip

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5"-8"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder' plant details

Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, naturalizing, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 'wildflower tulip' calls Crete it's home – only 6" tall and blooming mid season, this very easy naturalizing tulip has lilac pink petals circling a deep gold center – needs no irrigation, great in a rock garden or any sunny spot in fast draining dryish summer soil will do!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder' has lavender pink flowers opening to reveal bright yellow centres. Botanical tulips are miniature to small species tulips, cultivars of species, or dwarf named cultivars not far removed from their wild ancestors. They are strongly perennial and will naturalize when happy unlike the large Dutch hybrids which are often treated as annuals or which fail after a couple years.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Like yellow and white Tarda, Lilac Wonder is one of the more widely planted botanical tulips. Rightfully so. The contrasting light purple and yellow petal markings ensure that the colors stand out even with the other blooms of spring in full force. Plant several handfuls of these in ground cover and throughout perennial beds to elevate your spring garden several notches.