Single Early Tulip 'Diamond'

Tulipa

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Synonym
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Pale Pink
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
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
Division
Division 1 - Single Early
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
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:

San Leandro, California

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2010 | positive

In my warmer climate, these have to be precooled for at least 6 weeks before planting to put on a great show. Place in refrigerator cris...Read More

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