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Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem'

Also Known As

  • Tubergens Gem Botanical Tulip
  • Tubergens Gem Lady Tulip

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem' plant details

Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dwarf, naturalizing, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem' is a botanical tulip with long stems and pointed petals in striking red and yellow. The flowers open wide on warm sunny days. 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.

Gardening facts about Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem' plant

How to Grow Tulipa clusiana 'Tubergen's Gem'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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