kaufmanniana tulip

Tulipa 'Ancilla' (Kaufmanniana Tulip) is a stunning, easy to care for perennial with fragrant, classic tulip-shaped flowers. This variety should be watered liberally during the spring and summer and lightly in fall and winter. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and be sure to water at the soil-level to avoid wetting the stems of the plant. In addition to regular watering, try to ensure your Tulipa 'Ancilla' is not in a water-logged state which can lead to root rot. Every 10-14 days in warmer weather should be sufficient for your plant.

The Kaufmanniana tulip (Tulipa ‘Ancilla’) needs full sun for optimum growth and flowering. The plant will grow nicely in part shade, but the flowers may lack the full vibrancy seen in plants grown in sunnier spots. The plant enjoys 6-8 hours of direct sun daily, or filtered sunlight for most of the day. A south-facing location is ideal as it will ensure the tulip receives maximum sun exposure year-round.

Tulipa 'Ancilla' (Kaufmanniana tulip) should be pruned when the foliage begins to yellow and die back, typically in late spring. Pruning should be done moderately, removing no more than 1 third of the leaves and stems at a time. This helps to promote new growth and encourage the plant to continue flowering in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers also helps with the plant's appearance and encourages more blooms.