Garden Tulip

Tulipa Hybrids

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Overview

Tulipa hybrids, or Garden Tulips, boast colorful, cup-shaped blooms atop sturdy stems, reaching 6-24 inches in height. These spring perennials prefer well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure. Plant in autumn for a vibrant spring display. Hardiness zones vary per variety, typically 3-8. Ideal for borders, beds, and cut flower gardens, they add a burst of color and can be coordinated for thematic designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — cup-shaped blooms atop sturdy stems

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — bulb with multi-colored and pink blooms

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — bulb for full

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — cup-shaped blooms atop sturdy stems; plant in autumn for a vibrant spring display

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — reaching 6-24 inches in height; which span a vivid spectrum from single

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — Plant in autumn for a vibrant spring display; cup-shaped blooms atop sturdy stems

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — with their size varying according to the specific hybrid chosen; clear hues to multi-color blends and patterns

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — they add a burst of color and can be coordinated for thematic designs; blooming typically occurs from early to late spring

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — A treasure in any landscape design; multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — garden tulips typically reach a height of 10 to 28 inches; hardiness zones vary per variety, typically 3-8

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — Blooming typically occurs from early to late spring; they add a burst of color and can be coordinated for thematic designs

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — which span a vivid spectrum from single; reaching 6-24 inches in height

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — making them a true centerpiece in garden compositions; bulb with multi-colored and pink blooms

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — The blooms can measure up to 6 inches in diameter when fully open; dependent on the variety and growing conditions

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — dependent on the variety and growing conditions; the blooms can measure up to 6 inches in diameter when fully open

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — clear hues to multi-color blends and patterns; with their size varying according to the specific hybrid chosen

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — sometimes fringed flowers; garden Tulips are excellent for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking focal point when grouped

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — bulb with multi-colored and pink blooms; making them a true centerpiece in garden compositions

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — bulb for full; incorporating complementary plants that can sustain visual interest as tulip foliage retreats

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — Garden Tulips are excellent for mass plantings, borders, or as a striking focal point when grouped in clusters; sometimes

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — landscape designs should account for the post-bloom period; roughly 4 to 6 inches deep and 3 to 6 inches apart

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — incorporating complementary plants that can sustain visual interest as tulip foliage retreats; bulb for full

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; a treasure in any landscape design

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — to secure a dazzling spring performance; these spring perennials prefer well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure

Garden Tulip (Tulipa Hybrids) — roughly 4 to 6 inches deep and 3 to 6 inches apart; landscape designs should account for the post-bloom period

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