Tulip 'Kiev'
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A striking bulbous perennial with brightly coloured, large flowers held to 30cm above boldly mottled green and purple foliage. Outer tepals are yellow with bold red stripes up the central spine and into the pointed apex. Inside the flower is orange and yellow. Early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tulip 'Kiev' (Tulipa 'Kiev')
- Genus
- Tulipa
- Family
- Liliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tulip 'Kiev'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tulip 'Kiev'
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Tulip 'Kiev' care guide
- Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular watering spring growth, reduce irrigation autumn leaf dieback
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bulb liquid feed applied once before spring leaf emergence phase
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by lifting and separating offsets
Growing
GrowingPlant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds. See tulip cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and 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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