Garden Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
Family: Liliaceae
Garden Tulip grows in full sun and prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Garden Tulip
Garden Tulip growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Garden Tulip as Usually propagated from bulbs, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant bulbs 6-8 inches deep. Days to maturity are listed as Flowers the following spring after fall planting.
Plant Overview
Garden Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) is listed in the Liliaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial bulb life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0250
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial bulb
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Garden Tulip is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from bulbs. Planting-depth guidance: Plant bulbs 6-8 inches deep. Maturity guidance: Flowers the following spring after fall planting. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from bulbs
- Seed depth
- Plant bulbs 6-8 inches deep
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Flowers the following spring after fall planting
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Bulbs can be toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.