Tulipa turkestanica

Spring flowering bulb

Flowering period: early

Average plant height: 20 – 25 cm

Spacing between bulbs: 5 cm

Type of bulb: bulb

Named for its place of origin, Turkey, this plant is favoured due to its early flowering (February-March). Each flower stem bears 12 white flowers with bright yellow centres. The leaves are grey-green. They naturalise easily.

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