Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha 'Tubergen's Gem'
miscellaneous group tulip bulbs
A compact, hardy species tulip with narrow, grey-green foliage and vivid, bicolour flowers that appear in mid-spring. Each bloom features bright yellow inner petals contrasted by deep red exteriors, creating strong visual impact when the flowers open fully in sun.
Growing modestly up to 25cm (10in) tall, this vigorous award-winning tulip is well suited to rockeries, meadows, containers or the front of sunny borders. Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha 'Tubergen's Gem' naturalises well in free-draining soil, returning reliably each year. It’s low-maintenance and ideal for naturalistic planting schemes or mixed with other spring bulbs for layered colour.
Growing modestly up to 25cm (10in) tall, this vigorous award-winning tulip is well suited to rockeries, meadows, containers or the front of sunny borders. Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha 'Tubergen's Gem' naturalises well in free-draining soil, returning reliably each year. It’s low-maintenance and ideal for naturalistic planting schemes or mixed with other spring bulbs for layered colour.
How to care for Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha Tubergen's Gem:
These species tulips are adaptable for pot and border culture, as well as naturalising in meadows and wildflower schemes. Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, these tulips have some resistance to Tulip Fire and can be planted earlier in the autumn than other species, though a later planting after the first frosts (October) will reduce any risk.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the potted or border tulips are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. Unlike border/bedding tulips, species tulips tulips can be left in the ground to flower in situ year after year.
If planting in a meadow in order to naturalise, make sure the grass is not cut until the foliage has completely died back.
Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the potted or border tulips are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. Unlike border/bedding tulips, species tulips tulips can be left in the ground to flower in situ year after year.
If planting in a meadow in order to naturalise, make sure the grass is not cut until the foliage has completely died back.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.15m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
7 × bulbs
£7.99
£1.14 each
available to order from autumn
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21 × bulbs
£21.00
£1.00 each
available to order from autumn
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