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Tulipa kaufmanniana

Also Known As

  • Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Waterlily'
  • Waterlily Botanical Tulip
  • Waterlily Tulip

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Tulipa kaufmanniana plant details

Tulipa kaufmanniana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 kaufmanniana

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: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa kaufmanniana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Waterlily' has bell-shaped, upward facing, pale yellow flowers with dark yellow centres often flushed with some pink in bud whose petals flare, reflexing outwards. 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 kaufmanniana plant

How to Grow Tulipa kaufmanniana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - 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

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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