Tulipa urumiensis
("Specie tulips / Rockgarden tulips / Wild tulips")
A perfect little beautiful tulip with lots of vigor. Entirely yellow and extremely low-growing making it best suited for rock gardens.
What You Need To Know Before You Plant:
When Will This Flower Bloom?
Late 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?
Yellow
How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?
3 in / 8 cm
How Deep Should I Dig?
4 in / 10 cm
How Tall Will It Grow?
3-4 in / 8-10 cm
Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?
15
Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?
No
How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?
In borders (close to the edge) and rock gardens.
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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