lady tulip
Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7
Flowers:
Pink-red edged with pale yellow Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Lady Tulips should be watered once a week. The amount of water they require depends on the conditions in which they are planted - if the plant is planted in a pot, it will need a little more water than if it is planted in the ground, as the pot retains less moisture than the ground. Generally, Lady Tulips should be given about an inch (2-3 cm) of water per week. During the growing season, you may need to water the Lady Tulip more frequently, every 5-7 days. In the warmer months, the plant will need more water due to increased evaporation. In the colder months, you may only need to water the plants every 2-3 weeks. It is important to water Lady Tulip deeply, rather than often as this encourages deep roots.
sunlight
Lady Tulip (Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia') prefers full sun to partial shade with a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting in partial shade may cause the Lady Tulip to be less vivid in color and may stunt its growth. For best results, plant in an area that receives full sun in the morning and full shade in the afternoon. Avoid planting in areas that are too shady or receive too much direct sun during the middle of the day.
pruning
Lady tulips (Tulipa clusiana 'Cynthia') should be pruned in midsummer after flowering. Prune off the spent flower heads, cutting them just below the bloom. Be sure to leave the foliage intact so that the plants can continue to photosynthesize. You should also remove dead or damaged leaves. Additionally, you can prune off any shoots that are growing too close to 1 another to encourage air circulation and prevent disease. Snip off only the very end of the shoots for a more natural appearance.
