Albert's tulip
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T. albertii is a dwarf bulbous perennial, to 20cm tall, with glaucous-green, broad, red-striped leaves. Flowers are red, with a black basal blotch, in mid spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Albert's tulip (Tulipa alberti)
- 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 Albert's tulip
Distribution map
Central Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of Albert's tulip
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Albert's tulip care guide
- Moist during growth, reduce water as foliage dies back
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist during growth, reduce water as foliage dies back
Fertilizing
FertilizingBulb feed at shoot growth and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by lifting and separating offsets; see bulb propagation
Growing
GrowingPlant 10 to 15cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. 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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