Single Early Tulip 'Flair'
Tulipa
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Tulipa (TOO-li-pa) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Flair |
Division:
Division 1 - Single Early
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Grand Junction, Colorado
Divernon, Illinois
Brooklyn, New York
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 23, 2009, jmorth from Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: Good for forcing. |
| Positive | On Apr 15, 2006, ineedacupoftea from Denver, CO wrote: A popular old favorite, has the quality of returning year after year. Streaked flowers are somewhat variable. Rounded petal with pointed tips, good substance. |
