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flowerPerennial
Tulip
Tulipa spp.
Also known as: tulipa
Classic spring bulb in every color except true blue. Plant in fall for spring bloom. Many treated as annuals in warm climates.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing6–12″
Planting Depth6–8″
Height6–30″
Spread4–6″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Days to Harvest
150–210 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–8
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–8
Plant bulbs in fall 6–8 inches deep, pointy end up. Need 12–16 weeks of cold. Species tulips perennialize best. Many hybrids decline after 1–2 years.
Companion Plants
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