Spring Garden Tips

Early Flowering Tulips

Tulipa hybrids
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Botanical Name

Tulipa hybrids

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 7

Height

6 to 16 inches

Flowers

Early spring: red, orange, indigo, yellow, green, purple, white, pink

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Plant 6 to 8 inches deep and space 6 to 9 inches apart

Problems

Animals, grey mold, bulb rot, stem rot, virus (color break)

Varieties to Consider

Single early - 6-8", often fragrant
Double early - 10-12", bloom slightly later than singles

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