Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia'
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 20-30 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Very hardy
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
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
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 |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
