Tulip Saxitilus
Tulipa saxitilus
Naturalising Tulip. One of the most elegant and striking of ALL the tulips. Lovely gold centres with beautiful lilac outer petals. Stunning species. This tulip does like a little space to spread.
- HEIGHT: 20cm
- WIDTH: 10cm
- SUPPLIED AS: Dormant Bulbs
- DIVISION: Species or Rockery Tulip
- PLANT DEPTH: 5cm
- PLANT SPACING: 5-10cm
- PLANTING WINDOW: March - July
- FLOWERING TIME: Mid Season
- GROWING ZONES: Vic, SA, TAS, NSW ex Sub tropics, QLD cool regions.
- CUT FLOWER: Yes
- FRAGRANT: No
Tulipa need a full sun position but can tolerate some dappled light. Prepare your beds to a depth of 20cm, making sure the soil is light and fluffy. Plant the bulbs with the 'fat' end down at a depth of 6cm. Allow 10cm between each bulb, however a less full result can be achieved if you choose to plant further apart.
If growing your Tulipa in a pot, select a high quality potting mix that is free draining. Some gravel in the base of the pot will assist with any drainage issues. Ensure the bulb is well fed and watered right up until dormancy.
Tulipas DO NOT require refrigeration and are happy to naturalise in the ground for many years. Feed your bulbs as they come into bloom, and make sure you leave the foliage to fully die down - this feeds and grows NEXT year's flower.
Happy Gardening!