Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Banja Luka'

Tulipa

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Synonym
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Division
Division 4 - Darwin Hybrids
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clifton, Colorado

Divernon, Illinois

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Denver, CO | April 2006 | positive

My favorite Tulip at this time. It is explosive in color. It is like so many of the flashy hybrids that need fertilizing and all to car...Read More

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Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | April 2005 | positive

If you love multicolored tulips, this tulip will make you jump.. it has a fantastic large flower head and georgeous coloring of red and y...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Striking combination of red and yellow petal coloration. The red is fringed and is near the petal edges. Blooms are especially large. ...Read More

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