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Tulipa heweri

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Tulipa heweri plant details

Tulipa heweri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa heweri

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: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, naturalizing, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa heweri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tulipa heweri is a new species of botanical tulip discovered in 2008 with yellow or ochre flowers and orange on the outer petals. It produces 2-3 flowers per stem and was collected in Afghanistan. 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 heweri plant

How to Grow Tulipa heweri

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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