Tulipa 'Double Flag'

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A perennial bulb to around 40cm with broadly lance-shaped dark green foliage and strong stems of peony-shaped bright violet-purple flowers appearing in April

Tulipa 'Double Flag'

Scientific classification

Species
Tulipa 'Double Flag' (Tulipa 'Double Flag')
Genus
Tulipa
Family
Liliaceae
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Toxicity
Bulbs
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Tulipa 'Double Flag'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Tulipa 'Double Flag'

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Tulipa 'Double Flag' care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

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

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering, and allow flower stem and foliage to die down naturally

Propagation

Propagate by lifting and separating offsets

Growing

Plant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Protect from excessive wet and shelter from strong winds. See tulip cultivation

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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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