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Tulipa kaufmanniana

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Waterlily Tulips

Tulipa kaufmanniana
Tulipa kaufmanniana

One of the earliest flowering of all of the Tulips, the species, Tulipa kaufmanniana is originally from Turkestan.

The beauty of these small growing tulips is the colour of the flower, the inside is different to the outside.

The new flower buds are pointed, usually cream with an orange to pink, although this is variable. On sunny days when they open, the inside is a creamy white and the flowers will open fully to be almost flat.

Tulipa kaufmanniana - Flower Detail
Tulipa kaufmanniana

The name ‘Waterlily Tulip’ comes from the appearance of the flower when fully open.

The species has been under cultivation for many years, and named varieties with stronger colour variations are available.

How To Grow Tulipa kaufmanniana – Basic Care

This is an easy care tulip that does not need to be lifted every year. It is very early flowering and grows well in the garden as long as the soil is well drained, and are also suited to growing in containers.

They do need full sun to flower well, and are also low growing reaching only around 15 cm (6 inches) in height.

Tulipa kaufmanniana -Flower Bud
Tulipa kaufmanniana -Flower Bud

In the garden they can be left for a number of years and will slowly multiply to form a clump. In containers we suggest repotting every 3 years as the potting soil becomes depleted.

Top dress each year with a little compost and any organic type fertiliser.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Tulipa kaufmanniana
  • Common Name – Waterlily Tulip
  • Origins – Turkestan
  • Growing position – Full Sun.
  • Soil – Well drained.
  • Height – Around 15 cm (6 inches)
  • Flowers – Pink exterior with creamy white interior, many varieties with colours from yellow to red are available.
  • Flowering time – Late winter to early spring.
  • Foliage – Mid green, sometimes marked.
  • Frost tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Yes

Tulipa kaufmanniana is available for sale from the following participating nurseries.


Tonkin Bulbs
BRYAN H TONKIN - Ph (03) 9728 1295 Fax (03) 9728 1299
'Sylvan Vale' 375 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama, VIC.3766 
Including a large range of Rare and unusual bulbs, corms and perennials
www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au
Tesselaar Bulbs
TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au
 

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