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How to Grow and Care for Tulip

Although Tulips only produce a single flower, these bowl-shaped explosions are large, about 4 in, almost shimmering due to their yellow, red, and white coloring. They're perfect for places with dry, warm summers and cool winters. Plant them in rich, well-draining soils under full sun.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tulip

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	3-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Tulip

Tulip 'Cape Cod'

The tulip 'Cape Cod' stands out amongst tulips for its coloring and its ability to last. This cultivar has apricot petals with golden-yellow edges and mottled purple leaves. Its blooms are large in comparison to its stems, making them stand out even more. This variety can bloom in a garden for years.

Tulip 'Calypso'

Tulip 'Calypso' is a striking spring-blooming bulb with broad lance-shaped leaves marked by unique maroon blotches. The vividly colored, cup-shaped flowers stand upright on strong stems, showcasing a blend of orange and red with a golden base. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, tulip 'Calypso''s vibrant appearance is a herald of mid-spring, attracting pollinators to its nectar-rich blooms.

Tulip 'Red Riding Hood'

Introduced in 1953, this Tulip cultivar was selected for its showy flowers, as well as its variegated leaves and compact growth habit. The cultivar is distinguished by its large and brilliant scarlet red flowers that reveal a black base inside. Have a look at the striking color; it's easy to understand the name! This cultivar can also be identified by its gray-green foliage, mottled with purple.

Tulip 'Fire of Love'

Tulip 'Fire of Love' wows with large leaves that are striped in tones of purple, pink, and green. It blooms with stunning bright red flowers with yellow stamens. Tulip 'Fire of Love' is a cultivar of Tulipa greigii, probably named for its amazing fiery blooms. This plant is grown for its lovely colors that brighten up a spring garden.

Tulip 'Pinocchio'

Tulip 'Pinocchio' is a cultivar of tulip perennials that became popular due to its striped appearance and reliability. The petals have white-yellow edges that run along a bold red center. Blooms appear in spring and are larger and longer-lasting than classical tulips.

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Tulip is a vibrant perennial blooming in early spring, standing at a modest height of approximately 1 foot (30 cm). This member of the lily family displays up to three stems per individual, each stem potentially showcasing bold flowers. The foliage is distinctively marked with purple-maroon streaks, a unique characteristic among its peers. It is notably designed for cooler climates as growth can diminish in regions with sustained temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). When mass planted, tulip presents a striking array of variegated patterns, a trait attributed to a viral source.