Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
TULIPA
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Tulip
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
ट्यूलिप
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Tulpe
In French
Rocket Dame
Tulipe
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
tulipán
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Tulipa
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Tulipan
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Tulip
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Tulip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Tulip Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Tulip are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Tulip
Care of Dame's Rocket and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.