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How to Grow and Care for Lady tulip

Lady tulip thrives in well-draining soil and requires full sun exposure to flourish. One of the special care points for lady tulip is the need for a dry, dormant period in the summer after the foliage dies back. Watering should be substantially reduced during this phase. Additionally, ensure lady tulip is planted at the appropriate depth—about 3 times the height of the bulb—to encourage healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Lady tulip

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-7
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Lady tulip

Lady tulip 'Lady Jane'

A bicolored beauty, lady tulip 'Lady Jane' achieves its individuality from the pattern of its blooms, featuring ivory on the inner side and pink on the outer side. It's a tulip cultivar, supposedly originating from the ancestral plant Tulipa clusiana. No one is sure why it's called "Lady Jane."

Lady tulip 'Peppermint Stick'

Lady tulip 'Peppermint Stick' is a lady tulip that has salmon-pink flowers with white centers, that perfectly mimic the traditional colors of peppermint rock candy. This is by far the most popular tulip hybrid for ornamental gardening, and differs from the parent plant, which typically has a darker red-colored outer flower.

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Lady tulip is a perennial bulb characterized by its clumping growth habit and graceful tender stems that reach heights of 3/4 to 1 feet (22-30 cm). The plant bears 2 to 5 narrow, linear leaves, each around 6-10 inches (15-25 cm) in length, with a smooth texture and a distinctive grayish-green color. It produces bowl-shaped flowers, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) wide, which display a striking color contrast with white or cream inner parts and deep pink or red edges on the outer tepals. Unique to lady tulip is the interior purple blotch at the base of each flower and its purple stamens. When bathed in sunlight, the flowers open to form a star shape, closing again during the night or overcast conditions.