Tulipa 'Authority'
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A dwarf perennial bulb, to around 20cm high in flower, with broadly lance shaped, greyish-green leaves streaked with purple. Flowers are cup-shaped, with red petals edged with pale primrose yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tulipa 'Authority' (Tulipa 'Authority')
- 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tulipa 'Authority'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tulipa 'Authority'
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Tulipa 'Authority' care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering and remove fallen petals
Propagation
PropagationPropagate 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
Growing
GrowingPlant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds and protection from excessive wet. 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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