Tulipa 'Insulinde'

How to Grow and Care for Tulipa 'Insulinde'

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This is 'broken' tulip variety, where the colour patterns are caused by the presence of a virus in the bulb which does not affect this cultivar, but may be transmitted to others if planted nearby. Plant bulbs in late autumn, in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. See tulip cultivation for more details

Watering: Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing Tulipa 'Insulinde'

Tulipa 'Insulinde'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

This is 'broken' tulip variety, where the colour patterns are caused by the presence of a virus in the bulb which does not affect this cultivar, but may be transmitted to others if planted nearby. Plant bulbs in late autumn, in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. See tulip cultivation for more details

How to Water Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

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What Soil Is Best for Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Deadhead after flowering and remove fallen petals

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How to Propagate Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details

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How to Transplant Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

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How to Care for Tulipa 'Insulinde' in Winter?

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How to Plant Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

This is 'broken' tulip variety, where the colour patterns are caused by the presence of a virus in the bulb which does not affect this cultivar, but may be transmitted to others if planted nearby. Plant bulbs in late autumn, in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. See tulip cultivation for more details

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How to Repot Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

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How to Harvest Tulipa 'Insulinde'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs

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The Toxicity of Tulipa 'Insulinde'

Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of Tulipa 'Insulinde'

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Tulipa 'Insulinde'
Genus
Tulipa
Family
Liliaceae
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