Tulips 'Olympic Flame' (Tulipa 'Olympic Flame')

Tulips 'Olympic Flame'

Introduced in 1971, tulips 'Olympic Flame' is a show-stopping tulip that has brilliant yellow petals with several red lines running their length. The effect of these bright flowers — with this unique pattern — rising from long stems is undeniably reminiscent of the Olympic torch. A further attraction to gardeners is that this perennial hybrid often returns with new growth for several years.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Olympic Flame'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips have low water needs, typically requiring watering once after planting. During flowering, maintain soil moisture but avoid overwatering, especially in small pots. Garden-planted tulips may rely on rainwater, with additional watering only necessary in extremely dry conditions.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Olympic Flame' is typically treated as one-time bulbs, discarded after blooming or stored post-summer. Fertilization is unnecessary unless soil quality is poor; in that case, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'Olympic Flame' thrive with vibrant flowers and low maintenance. Prune spent blooms in early spring, and remove dead foliage in late spring using sterilized tools to prevent disease. Proper pruning boosts growth and enhances future blooming, maintaining the plant's vitality and visual appeal.

Propagation: Small bulbs around tulips 'Olympic Flame' can be collected for planting. In early spring, peel and plant them in prepared pots, spaced three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep moist in shade. After 1 year, multiple bulbs can be planted with fertilizer; they bloom in 2–3 years.

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