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Greigii Tulip 'Toronto'

Tulipa greigii

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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
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Species
greigii (GREEG-ee-eye)
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
Bloom Color
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
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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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Division
Division 14 - Greigii
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Clifton, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Palmyra, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pikesville, Maryland

, Ontario

Grants Pass, Oregon

Salt Lake City, Utah

Falls Church, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

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Victorine72
Richmond, VA (Zone 7b) | March 2009 | positive

Very pretty apricot/ pale coral tulip. Color is especially lovely when planted near dark blue hyacinths. Somewhat slow to emerge.

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