Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TULIPA
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Tulip
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Tulpe
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Tulipe
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
tulipán
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
τουλίπα
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Tulipa
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Tulipan
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Tulip
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Tulip and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.