Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
TULIPA
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Tulip
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
ट्यूलिप
In German
Baum Mallow
Tulpe
In French
Arbre Mallow
Tulipe
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
tulipán
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Mallow
Tulipa
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Tulipan
In Latin
ligno malvae
Tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Tulip
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Tulip season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Tulip Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Tulip are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and Tulip
Care of Tree Mallow and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.