Species miscellaneous tulip
yellow flowers with yellow stamens, lime styles, yellow stigmas, green-red stems

miscellaneous tulip

Tulipa 'Tinka'

Miscellaneous Tulip (Tulipa 'Tinka') is a beautiful, bright spring-blooming tulip. It has striking purple and white flowers with a bright yellow center. The petals are smooth and long. It grows in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Fresh, bright green leaves appear in the late spring. Blooming in April-May, it bestows beauty and joy in the form of its exotic flowers. 'Tinka' tulips are easy to grow and maintain, so even novice gardeners can enjoy this stunning variety.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow with red outer tepals Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Tulipa 'Tinka' is a miscellaneous tulip that needs to be watered regularly. Twice a week should be sufficient to meet the water needs of the Tulipa 'Tinka'. Generally, it is best to water deeply, as this encourages deep root growth. To do this, thoroughly water the plant until the top inch of soil is moist. Allow the top of the soil to dry before the next watering, and add more water if needed. During hot summer days, the Tulipa 'Tinka' may require additional water to prevent wilting. Make sure to adjust your watering routine accordingly to avoid over or under-watering.

sunlight

Miscellaneous tulips (Tulipa 'Tinka') require full sun for at least 6 hours a day in order to thrive. They prefer the sun to be at its strongest during the peak of the day, ideally between 10 am and 4 pm. Interestingly, tulips also benefit from a few hours of light and warmth in the early morning and late evening, so long as the sun isn't at its hottest. Generally speaking, tulips prefer sunny climates and aren't tolerant of shade, although they can withstand a small amount during the midday hours.

pruning

Tulipa 'Tinka' should be pruned twice per year, starting in late spring and then again in early fall. Pruning helps keep the plants looking their best and encourages a healthy flush of blooms. In late spring, remove spent flowers and cut the foliage down to the level of just above the bulb when it has fully dried. After flowering, trim any new leaves to the desired shape about 1 inch above the ground. In early fall, once the foliage has died back completely, remove it and store the bulb in a cool dry place.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Tulipa 'Tinka' typically starts flowering in April.

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