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    Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete'

    Also Known As

    • Tete a Tete Botanical Tulip

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9a

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    Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete' plant details

    Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring magenta and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 humilis 'Tete a Tete'

    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: magenta and red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, dwarf, rock garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete'

    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 humilis 'Tete a Tete' has deep cherry pink double flowers with green highlights in the outer petals. 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete' plant

    How to Grow Tulipa humilis 'Tete a Tete'

    • 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

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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