Tulip

• Landscape Size: 1'-2' tall, 6"-8" wide
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate
• USDA Zone: 4a
• Growth Habit: Upright, Arching
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Attributes: Showy Flowers, Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Attract Butterflies, Edible Flower, Fragrant

These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions. 

Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.

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Plant bulbs in a sunny spot with enriched, well draining, slightly acidic soil. Apply mulch around base to conserve moisture and protect from hot winds. Use a bulb fertilizer in the planting hole before adding the bulb and burying. Feed again late winter before new growth. Clear away old, dead foliage in winter for a tidy appearance. Divide bulb clusters every 5-8 years. Following mild winters, bulbs may not bloom well. Dig up and refrigerate for about 6 weeks before planting to induce flowering.