Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Species tulips often have more natural-looking blooms than their hybrid relatives. Tulipa acuminata has long, pointed, flame-red petals with a yellow base. It's perfect for growing in containers on a patio, or planted in groups in a border.
For best results, grow Tulipa acuminata against a dark backdrop, to make the most of its colouring, or naturalised in short-growing grass.
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Tulipa ‘Acuminata’ and wildlife
Tulipa ‘Acuminata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
