Tulipa 'Gerard Dou'

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A compact, perennial bulb to around 25cm with broadly lance-shaped dark green foliage and bowl-shaped white flowers with a yellow base appearing in late April. A good choice for pots, containers or window boxes and for bedding in windy areas of the garden

Scientific classification

Species: Tulipa 'Gerard Dou' (Tulipa 'Gerard Dou')
Genus: Tulipa
Family: Liliaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Tulipa 'Gerard Dou'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Tulipa 'Gerard Dou'

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Tulipa 'Gerard Dou' care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering: Full sun
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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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