‘Chrysantha’ Tulip
Tulip clusiana var. 'Chrysantha'
More than any other group of tulips, the brightly colored species tulips are the best choice for Southern gardens. ‘Chrysantha’ starts with a peach outer petal and beautifully unfurls into a curved shaped rich yellow bloom.
Features
| Bloom/Feature | Warm colored dark pink and yellow bloom mixture that happily opens up |
| Plant Type | Fall Bulbs |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| USDA Zones | 3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Zone Detail | Hardy to -40 F |
| Key Features | heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming |
| Use | border, container, accent |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom Season | spring |
| Dimension | 12-14" x rhizomatic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast growth |
Care
| Water | Natural Southern rainfall/ Dry during summer |
| Soil Type | Slightly alkaline and dry during the summer |
| Fertilizer | Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting |
| Pruning | None |
Planting Instructions
plant in full sun
soil should be 2-3’ over the bulb
natural rainfall is best; avoid summer irrigation
digging and refrigeration are NOT necessary
