Tulipa 'Spring Green'
Tulipa 'Spring Green'
A viridiflora tulip with creamy-white petals feathered with green flames along the midrib. One of the most elegant and long-lasting tulips, the green colouring keeps flowers looking fresh for weeks. Flowers in late April to May. Excellent with purple alliums and blue forget-me-nots. Sophisticated colour for modern planting.
Where to plant
Best aspect
Border position
When to plant and expect flowers
Plant
Flowers
How to grow tulipa 'spring green'
Plant 15-20cm deep in November. Viridiflora tulips last longer in flower than most types. The green colouring keeps flowers fresh-looking even as they age. Superb with dark purple tulips and alliums. Good for cutting.
Soil requirements
Soil type
loam, sand, chalk
Moisture
well drained
pH
neutral, alkaline
Aftercare
Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding.
Propagation
- Offsets in autumn
- Seed
Wildlife value
Toxicity
All parts toxic, especially bulbs. Contains tulipalin A and B causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset.
Common problems
- Tulip fire (Botrytis tulipae)
- Squirrels digging up bulbs
- Slugs on young shoots
- Bulb rot in waterlogged soil
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