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    • Photo of Tulipa orphanidea flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Tulipa orphanidea

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9a

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    Tulipa orphanidea plant details

    Tulipa orphanidea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring bronze, orange and red 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa orphanidea

    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: bronze, orange and red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa orphanidea

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tulipa orphanidea is a botanical tulip with glowing, fiery to copper red flowers with orangey-green reverses atop narrow green foliage. The flowers open wide on warm sunny days to reveal black centres. 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 orphanidea plant

    How to Grow Tulipa orphanidea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • bronze
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    aka Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane', Lady Jane Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa 'Lady Jane' flower by Anna Kullgren
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    Tulipa 'Little Beauty'

    aka Tulipa hageri 'Little Beauty', Tulipa-Botanical 'Little Beauty', Little Beauty Species Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 2"-4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata'

    aka Tulipa humila coerulea oculata, Tulipa humilis alba coerulea oculata, Blue-eyed Wildflower Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' flower by JerryFriedman
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    Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder'

    aka Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder', Lilac Wonder Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Tulipa 'Little Princess'

    aka Tulipa hageri 'Little Princess', Little Princess Species Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa 'Little Princess' flower by Ghislain118
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