Tulipa orphanidea is a stunning species tulip with deep orange-red blooms that resemble crowns.
Flowering from mid- to late spring, it looks fabulous planted with other tulips and spring-flowering perennials like daffodils and grape hyacinths.
Grow Tulipa orphanidea in full sun in well-drained soil. Remove spent flowerheads to avoid the plants putting energy into producing seeds, and allow the foliage to wither before pulling it off.
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Tulipa ‘Orphanidea’ and wildlife
Tulipa ‘Orphanidea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
