tulip 'Cape Cod'

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A compact perennial bulb with broadly lance shaped, greyish-green leaves streaked with purple. This Greigii tulip has cup-shaped flowers, orange-yellow with red central markings on the outside. Flowers in mid spring and stands to about 30cm high

Scientific classification

Species: tulip 'Cape Cod' (Tulipa 'Cape Cod')
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
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tulip 'Cape Cod' pictures

Distribution of tulip 'Cape Cod'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tulip 'Cape Cod'

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tulip 'Cape Cod' 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 remove fallen petals

Propagation

Propagate 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

Plant 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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