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Tulipa praestans 'Unicum' (Tulip)

Tulipa praestans 'Unicum' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Tulipa praestans 'Unicum' TEW-lih-pah PRAY-stanz Common Name: Tulip Genus: Tulipa
This bunch tulip has multiple orange-red flowers that bloom in spring above green leaves edged in creamy white. A species tulip, it is more likely to bloom in subsequent years. It reaches less than a foot tall and is stunning planted en masse.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Likely to perennialize; cayenne red flowers; variegated foliage.
 Care: Provide full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Wet soil invites fungus, disease, and rot. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
 Problems: Fairly trouble-free if planted in well-drained soil.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower
Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest
Type Bulbs

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