Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis - Botanical Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis
Candia Tulip, Cretan Tulip
a little marvel of simplicity, and a long and generous flowering.
Laurence, 16/04/2023
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Description
The Tulipa saxatilis, also known as Tulipa bakeri, is a beautiful and decorative species. It is of small size and easily fits in the front of flower beds, opening its corolla widely under the spring sun. It reveals a large, bright yellow heart, drawn on its pale pink petals. The contrast is striking and particularly delightful in April. It can be found in the foreground of flower beds, as well as in pots, and it thrives in most climates, faithfully returning each year.
Belonging to the botanical family Liliaceae, Tulipa saxatilis has attractive characteristics: it is 15-20 cm (6-8in) tall and can be placed along pathways or in rock gardens alongside other early bulbs. It also thrives in balcony planters to brighten up windowsills, and in containers on terraces for spring compositions. Additionally, it does not disappear after a few years of cultivation. More perennial than horticultural tulips, it prolongs the charm of spring. Originating from Central Asia, botanical tulips are hardy, robust, and can withstand the cold. They prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate a less rich substrate.
Tulipa saxatilis has beautiful green, lanceolate leaves, 10 cm (4in) long and ribbon-shaped, forming a dense carpet before the flowers. Starting in April, beautiful corollas unfold in a range of vivid and tender shades. Perched on a sturdy stem, the 3 cm (1in) diameter cup is formed by petals ending in a point. These petals have an original feature: their base is painted with a very bright yellow. It appears as a large heart, surrounded by a fine white shadow and encircled by a pale pink hue. Their blooming under the sun is a daily pleasure.
Paired with other small bulbs in cheerful colours, Tulipa saxatilis enchants the edges of flower beds at the end of winter. Easy, sturdy, and low-maintenance, it reappears vigorously each year and allows for staggered flowering with Crocuses, Muscaris, and Narcissus in lively and charming compositions. It weaves its way around budding shrubs and illuminates pots near entrances.
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Tulipa
saxatilis
Liliaceae
Candia Tulip, Cretan Tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The bulbs of Tulipa saxatilis should be planted in autumn, from September to December, spacing them 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) apart, at a depth of 8-10 cm (3-4in) (Bulbs should be covered with twice their height of soil). You can plant them directly in the ground or in a container. They will also appreciate a rock garden in a non-burning exposure. They naturalise easily.
The planting should be done in ordinary soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-draining. Never add uncomposted manure or compost to the planting soil, as it could cause the bulbs to rot. Also, avoid bulbs touching each other. Tulipa bakeri will thrive in moist to dry soil with a sunny or even partially shaded exposure.
After flowering, their faded foliage becomes unsightly, so we recommend planting Heucheras, Tiarellas, or Brunneras in the foreground of your flower beds. Their foliage will enhance the colours of your tulips, and throughout the season, they will elegantly conceal the yellowing leaves. To prevent the bulb from exhausting itself, it is best to cut the stems of faded flowers.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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