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Tulipa 'Mabel'

Also Known As

  • Mabel Tulip

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 4b-7a

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Tulipa 'Mabel' plant details

Tulipa 'Mabel' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa 'Mabel'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa 'Mabel'

USDA Zones: 4b - 7a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With bold flames and feathers of cherry-red on white, this striking English florists' tulipwas bred by a Lancashire weaver over 150 years ago. But who was Mabel? Wife? Daughter? Or maybe a favorite barmaid at one of the pubs where the tulip societies held their shows back then? Multiplies well, late blooming, 18", zones 4b-7a(7bWC)

Gardening facts about Tulipa 'Mabel' plant

How to Grow Tulipa 'Mabel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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