Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia'
- Bulbous plant
- 20-30 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
In 1999, this stately wild tulip received an Award of Garden Merit from the R.H.S. The creamy yellow flowers show a red haze with a green edge on the outside. Fine for naturalising, also in the grass.
Garden use
Planting and use
Pots and small gardens
Dry or sunny locations
Cut flower or dried flower
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Please note
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | deep pink, light yellow |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun |
|---|---|
| Soil moisture | dry, average |
| Soil texture | pervious, light |
| Humus | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
