Garden Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
Also listed as Tulipa billietiana, Tulipa grengiolensis
Also known as Tulip, Gesner's Tulip, Didier's Tulip
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A classic spring-flowering bulb prized for its cup-shaped flowers in vibrant colors. Tulips bloom reliably in spring and are ideal for garden beds, borders, and cut arrangements.
Why grow it
Tulipa gesneriana offers reliable spring color with a wider range of cultivars and growth habits than many wild tulip species, making it flexible for different garden settings. Compared to daffodils or hyacinths, tulips provide more variation in flower form (single, double, parrot, and fringed types) and a broader color palette. They typically require less fragrance-based appeal but compensate with strong visual impact, and like most spring bulbs, they naturalize reasonably well in temperate climates with proper chilling.
Watch out for
Tulips often decline in vigor after the first season in warmer climates or poorly draining soils, requiring either annual replanting or lifting and replanting yearly in humid regions where bulb rot is common. Deer and rodents frequently damage or consume bulbs and emerging shoots, which may necessitate physical barriers or replanting in protected areas. Performance varies significantly by cultivar and local climate, so variety selection matters more than with some other spring bulbs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Liliaceae
Native Range
Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A classic spring-flowering bulb prized for its cup-shaped flowers in vibrant colors. Tulips bloom reliably in spring and are ideal for garden beds, borders, and cut arrangements.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Garden Tulip grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Tulipa gesneriana offers reliable spring color with a wider range of cultivars and growth habits than many wild tulip species, making it flexible for different garden settings. Compared to daffodils or hyacinths, tulips provide more variation in flower form (single, double, parrot, and fringed types) and a broader color palette. They typically require less fragrance-based appeal but compensate with strong visual impact, and like most spring bulbs, they naturalize reasonably well in temperate climates with proper chilling.
Watch out for
Tulips often decline in vigor after the first season in warmer climates or poorly draining soils, requiring either annual replanting or lifting and replanting yearly in humid regions where bulb rot is common. Deer and rodents frequently damage or consume bulbs and emerging shoots, which may necessitate physical barriers or replanting in protected areas. Performance varies significantly by cultivar and local climate, so variety selection matters more than with some other spring bulbs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Liliaceae
Native Range
Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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