Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Open grasslands, Wild
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CURCUMA alismatifolia
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Siam Tulip
Bluebell plant
In German
Siam Tulip
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Siam Tulip
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Tulipán de Tailandia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Siam Tulip
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Siam Tulip
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Siam Tulip
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Tulip Siam
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siam Tulip and Bluebell
Season and care of Siam Tulip and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Siam Tulip and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siam Tulip season is Summer and Fall and Bluebell season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siam Tulip is Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Siam Tulip is Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Siam Tulip and Bluebell Physical Information
Siam Tulip and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Siam Tulip and Bluebell are as follows:
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Siam Tulip and Bluebell
Care of Siam Tulip and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siam Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
