Tulipa aximensis
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A perennial bulb, to around 30cm high, with upright, slightly grey-green leaves. Late flowering, with bright red flowers lightly brushed with silver on the outsides
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tulipa aximensis (Tulipa aximensis)
- Genus
- Tulipa
- Family
- Liliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- 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 aximensis
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Tulipa aximensis
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Tulipa aximensis 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
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. See bulb propagation for more details
Growing
GrowingPlant in autumn, at a depth of 10-15cm (4-6in) in fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a sunny position, with protection from strong winds and excess winter wet. See tulip cultivation for more details
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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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