Aucher's tulip Tulipa aucheriana (15)

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
Names
Family
Liliaceae
Synonyms
Aucher's tulip
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, may cause skin allergy. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants Gravel Garden Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by lifting and separating offsets
Pests
stem and bulb eelworm and slugs may be a problem
Diseases
May be subject to tulip fire and bulb rots
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