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Tulipa bifloriformis

Tulipa bifloriformis · Bulb

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
5–20 cm × —
Soil
stony or clay slops
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
Tulipanin A and B are toxic to horses, cats and dogs. Tulipalin A induces dermatitis.

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use iron phosphate pellets or beer traps around the planting area during damp weather.

Bulb rot (Fusarium): Plant in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging; remove infected bulbs immediately.

Vine weevil: Apply nematode treatments to the soil in autumn or use insecticidal drenches.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and spray with a fungicide if infection is severe.

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