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Buy Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata'

Also Known As

Tulipa humila coerulea oculata
Tulipa humilis alba coerulea oculata
Blue-eyed Wildflower Tulip

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' plant details

Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, rock garden, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

That all translates to: white with a blue eye…An unusual species tulip, a mere 5" tall, with glistening white petals and a deep blue eye (very rare for a tulip) – This April bloomer needs a spot where it can be admired! Full sun and summer dry…a good naturalizer!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' is a rare and beautiful selection with pure white flowers with steely navy blue 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.