Tulipa sprengeri
WILD TULIP
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This hardy perennial is native to Southern Europe, believed to be extinct in the wild, it is widely cultivated. Grows well in average, well-drained soils. Blooms from May to June with vibrant red flowers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 14-16", 35-40cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 5
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 6 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period for most seeds, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Tulipa sprengeri
WILD TULIP
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This hardy perennial is native to Southern Europe, believed to be extinct in the wild, it is widely cultivated. Grows well in average, well-drained soils. Blooms from May to June with vibrant red flowers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 14-16", 35-40cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 5
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 6 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period for most seeds, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.