Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana · Family Liliaceae
Also known as: tulips, garden tulip, tulipa
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A bright, cool windowsill indoors or a sunny patio pot.
Light
Bright light to full sun. Cool conditions make the flowers last.
Watering
Keep the compost moist while flowering, then let the leaves die back.
About the plant
A bulb flower that symbolises the Netherlands, with cup-shaped flowers in almost every colour. It flowers in spring after a cold spell. In warm climates it is usually grown as a one-season plant.
Origin
Native to the mountains of Central Asia, such as the Tian Shan and Pamir ranges.
What it likes
- Lots of light
- Cold before flowering
- Free-draining soil
What it dislikes
- Intense heat
- A waterlogged bulb
- Shade
Did you know?
In the 17th century the Netherlands went through 'tulip mania', when some bulbs were worth more than houses.
