Water-lily tulip

Water-lily tulip Care

Tulipa kaufmanniana

What is the plant

Kaufmanniana tulip plants are native to Turkistan, where they grow wild. They were introduced to Europe in 1877. Today, Kaufman tulip flowers are available in nearly every color except true blue, including dazzling shades of rose, golden yellow, pink, violet, orange and red. Interiors of the blooms are multicolored. Like all spring bulbs, Kaufmanniana looks best when planted in groups of at least five or 10. These early-blooming tulips are especially noticeable when planted in combination with other flowering bulbs.

Tulipa 'Showwinner' (Kaufmanniana tulip) is a striking cultivar of the waterlily tulips, with its bright scarlet flowers which open wide to reveal a golden heart and are held on short stems above mottled leaves.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 8b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water deeply after planting, as water lily tulips need moisture to trigger growth. Thereafter, don’t water unless the weather is hot and dry. Tulip bulbs rot in soggy soil. Also, water on a weekly basis in later winter and early spring, to help the plant prepare to flower. After that, rainfall will be enough.
Fertilizer
Dig in a little compost and all-purpose granular fertilizer to the get the bulbs off to a good start when planting in autumn. Feed Kaufmanniana tulips every spring, using a general-purpose fertilizer or a handful of bone meal.
Sunlight
Choose a spot that receives full sunlight.

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Soil
Plant Kaufmanniana tulip bulbs in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Spread 2 or 3 inches (5-8 cm.) of mulch over the planting area to conserve moisture and staunch growth of weeds.
Temperature
Tulips actually need cold winter temperatures to prosper. They can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -40°C (-40°F).
Popularity
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