Albert's tulip Tulipa albertii (15)

ABOUT
T. albertii is a dwarf bulbous perennial, to 20cm tall, with glaucous-green, broad, red-striped leaves. Flowers are red, with a black basal blotch, in mid spring
About this plant
Names
Family
Liliaceae
Synonyms
Albert's tulip
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion, may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by lifting and separating offsets; see bulb propagation
Pests
Can be damaged by slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
Diseases
May be subject to tulip fire, tulip viruses and bulb rots