Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TULIPA
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Tulip
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
Silver bells
In German
Tulpe
Silver bells
In French
Tulipe
Silver bells
In Spanish
tulipán
Silver bells
In Greek
τουλίπα
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Silver bells
In Polish
Tulipan
Silver bells
In Latin
Tulip
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Tulip and Silver Bells
Season and care of Tulip and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Silver Bells season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Tulip and Silver Bells Physical Information
Tulip and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Silver Bells are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Tulip and Silver Bells
Care of Tulip and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.