tulip 'The First'
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A compact perennial bulb with broadly lance-shaped leaves, grey-green and streaked with purple. Flowers are pale creamy yellow with crimson flaming on the outside, opening to white with a central halo of yellow at the base. Flowers in mid spring, and stands approximately 20cm high
Scientific classification
- Species
- tulip 'The First' (Tulipa 'The First')
- 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 tulip 'The First'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tulip 'The First'
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tulip 'The First' 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. See bulb propagation for more details
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from strong winds and excess winter wet. Kaufmanniana Group tulips may be left in the ground for several years, they do not need to be lifted annually. 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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