Tulipa eichleri
("Specie tulips / Rockgarden tulips / Eichlerian tulip / Wild tulip")
Remarkably large, shiny orange-red flowers and a hint of yellow, a black center with yellow ring. Sturdy grey-green foliage. Thrives where Summers are dry and Winters are cold. Originally from NW Iran.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Early Spring
When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?
Fall
What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?
Full sun to partial shade
What Color Will the Flower Be?
Orange-red
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
3 in / 8 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
5 in / 13 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
10-12 in / 25-30 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
10
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
No
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In borders, rock gardens and naturalized (grassy) areas.
What Should I Do After Flowering?
Allow the foliage to die back on its own. Remove the flower heads after blooming (or the seed pods if they develop): this will allow the energy to go to the bulb for next year's flowers.
Other Popular Varieties
Species only.
About the Family
Botanical Tulips Family
It is generally assumed that about 150 different wild species exist in an area running roughly from Central Asia to Spain and Portugal.
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