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Tulipa China Pink

Tulipa China Pink
lily-flowered tulip

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With charming and delicate, soft pink flowers in late April. Excellent for spring borders or bouquets. 
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time January, September to December
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Description

China Pink lily-flowered tulip is a very charming variety. This majestic tulip has soft pink pointed petals that will beautifully complement shades of pink and white. The flowers stand atop 45 cm (18in) tall stems above the wide lanceolate green deciduous leaves. It blooms from late April.

 

China Pink lily-flowered tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Division 6 of horticultural tulips, characterized by single flowers that bloom in the second half of spring. These have with narrow cup-shaped tepals with pointed and recurved tips at opening and during the night which are star-shaped at the end of flowering. During the day, these flowers become spider-like and widely open. The foliage is thinner than that of other tulips. Each solitary flower is supported by a slender, weather-resistant stem. They were created in the early 20th century.

 

Tulips are unmatched for bringing spring colour to pots or sunny gardens but remember to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few more bulbs for beautiful long-lasting cut flowers.

Tulip species are found in most of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, passing through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution range also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for the genus is in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

There are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These are either large tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), or small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, these are called "botanical tulips," and one of the most common is the wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow under the protection of vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

China Pink

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

lily-flowered tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference637461

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Planting and care

Plant the bulbs in the autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), 10 cm (4in) apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky, loose, well-worked, and well-draining soil. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as it could cause the bulbs to rot. Lily-flowered tulips will thrive in moist to dry soil, in a sunny or partially shaded location. After flowering, their foliage becomes unsightly and wilted. We recommend planting Heuchera, Tiarella, Brunnera, Bleeding Heart or Cypress Spurge, at the forefront of your flowerbeds. Their foliage will enhance the colours of your tulips, and elegantly hide their yellowing leaves. 

Planting period

Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time January, September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is over, it is best to remove the seed heads so as not to exhaust the plant. Allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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