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    Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'

    Also Known As

    • Flava Species Tulip

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava' plant details

    Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, naturalizing, rare, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Capturing the essence of spring, this naturalizing species tulip has multiple blooms of glowing yellow petals intersected with sheer garnet and a showy bronze center – A simple form with ethereal hues! 8" tall – Blooms April > May Rare and choice!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava' plant

    How to Grow Tulipa orphanidea 'Flava'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 2"-4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
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    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    aka Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder', Lilac Wonder Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Tulipa 'Little Princess'

    aka Tulipa hageri 'Little Princess', Little Princess Species Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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