Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Caribbean
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Hay fever
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Tulip
Fuchsia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
फ्यूशिया
In Spanish
tulipán
Fucsia
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available