Aucher's tulip Tulipa aucheriana (15)

Aucher's tulip

ABOUT

T. aucheriana is a perennial bulb 10-25cm tall, with long, narrow, mid-green leaves, and star-shaped, rose-pink flowers 7cm across in mid-spring

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Liliaceae

    • Synonyms

      Aucher's tulip

  • skullToxicity

    Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, may cause skin allergy. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants Gravel Garden Rock Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by lifting and separating offsets

  • insectPests

    stem and bulb eelworm and slugs may be a problem

  • microbeDiseases

    May be subject to tulip fire and bulb rots