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Tulipa kaufmanniana Pink Dwarf

Tulipa kaufmanniana Pink Dwarf
Waterlily tulip

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A dwarf variety derived from a small-sized botanical tulip, which produces a stunning cherry pink flower as early as March. The corolla blooms above green foliage with hints of grey or blue, creating a beautiful colour combination. This small bulbous plant thrives in well-drained soil, in the sun until May-June, and rests in dry soil during the summer. Once well-established, it will easily naturalise and provide a colourful carpet in the garden.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

The  Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Pink Dwarf' is a horticultural selection of the Kaufmann's Tulip, a botanical species that grows in the wild. It is also known as the water lily tulip, due to its corolla that unfolds in the manner of this aquatic plant. This variety flowers early, producing elegant flowers with an intense pink colour, between cherry and raspberry, which perfectly complement the slightly greyish green foliage, providing them with a perfect setting. This hardy bulbous plant naturalises easily in the garden, and faithfully blooms year after year. It thrives in the sun and also tolerates light shade.

The Tulipa kaufmanniana is native to the mountains of Central Asia, where it forms colonies in rocky meadows in Kazakhstan. This species was first described by the German botanist Eduard von Regel in 1877. It belongs to the Liliaceae family, like the lily, lily of the valley, bluebell, and fritillary. This species has given rise to numerous cultivars and hybrids with vibrant colours, forming a distinct group within the Tulipa genus. Its bulb is round, covered with a brown tunic, and measures about 3 cm (1in) in diameter. In spring, the plant forms a small clump composed of 2 to 5 lanceolate leaves measuring 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) in length, with a slightly undulated edge. Occasionally folded into a gutter shape along the length, the leaves are uniformly green, without marbling like in some species of the group, but with a tint towards grey or bluish depending on sun exposure. The floral stem is short, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) in height and sometimes bears a floral bud as early as the end of January . This bud will open in March to reveal a beautiful flower with a diameter of 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in), with 6 petals (sepals and petals having almost the same morphology), upright and more or less spread out at their tips depending on the brightness. In full sun, the corolla opens even wider, resembling the flower of the water lily, which gives it its common name (water lily tulip). All bright and cheerful from the beginning of spring, this tulip displays an intense cherry pink colour tending towards raspberry pink, with a touch of yellow in its centre. The low sun in this season creates fascinating play of light by illuminating the corollas and brings joy to the garden.

Kaufmann's tulips are very hardy plants, tolerating temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F), and can grow in most soils, as long as they are well-drained, as they do not tolerate excess water.

Kaufmann's tulips are suitable for sunny rockeries or at the base of deciduous trees and shrubs with late foliage, or with light foliage. Their low height allows them to withstand gusts of wind. Plant them in masses to enhance their flowering, by installing them in a meadow to create a colourful island. You will simply have to wait for the leaves to turn yellow before mowing. You can also plant them in containers, or in small groups in a rockery, alternating with yellow varieties like 'Goudstuck' to create cheerful contrasts in a still chilly season. You can create beautiful combinations with their cousins, the Bluebells, which often have blue flowers depending on the species. In milder climates, plant the bulbs in the ground under the Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate', a small silk tree with fabulous finely-cut purple foliage that provides light shade. Further north, a Forsythia 'Mélée d'Or' will create a bright yellow background against which your tulips will appear even more dazzling!

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

kaufmanniana

Cultivar

Pink Dwarf

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Waterlily tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19583

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Planting and care

Plant your tulips as soon as possible in a well-drained soil. Loosen the soil deeply, incorporate coarse sand or gravel into the planting soil if necessary. Plant at a depth of 8 cm (3in) (Bulbs should be covered with twice their height of soil). Space the bulbs a few centimetres apart, making sure they do not touch. Choose a sunny exposure, at least until May, for better flowering. Kaufmann tulips go dormant in the summer in a dry soil, even shaded by deciduous trees or bushes. After flowering, cut the flower stems and allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them.

Tips for flowering carpets: You can create beautiful flower spaces around the house, in flower beds, around trees, or in wild areas. It is an economical and sustainable solution, provided you follow a few principles:

1) This is a planting to be left in place.

2) Choose the varieties carefully according to the situation.

3) A resting period is essential after flowering for the bulbs to replenish themselves. Let the foliage turn yellow and dry before cutting it.

4) Organic fertiliser should be applied once a year in autumn.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 8 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 100 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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