Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
TULIPA
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Tulip
In Hindi
Silver bells
ट्यूलिप
In German
Silver bells
Tulpe
In French
Silver bells
Tulipe
In Spanish
Silver bells
tulipán
In Greek
Silver bells
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Tulipa
In Polish
Silver bells
Tulipan
In Latin
Silver bells
Tulip
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Tulip
Season and care of Silver Bells and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Tulip season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is Not Available and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is Not Available and for Tulip is Neutral.
Silver Bells and Tulip Physical Information
Silver Bells and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Tulip are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Bells and Tulip
Care of Silver Bells and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.