Cape tulip
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M. collina is a cormous perennial, to 40cm tall, with wiry stems and long, narrow leaves. Cup-shaped, scented, pink, peach or yellow flowers, to 7cm across, are produced in succession from spring to summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape tulip (Moraea collina)
- Genus
- Moraea
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cape tulip
Distribution map
Southwestern Cape Prov.
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Cape tulip
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Cape tulip care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a coldframe in spring, or separate offsets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow at the base of a warm, sunny wall in a well-drained, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass grow in a loam-based compost (JI No 2) with added sharp grit. Water sparingly when growth begins and freely in full growth. Dry off as leaves wither, to ensure a dry dormancy from mid-summer to autumn
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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