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Tulipa

'Blue Heron'


Blue Heron Fringed Tulip




Origin:  Under the horticultural classification system for tulips, this is a division 7 (Fringed or Crispa).
Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Cultivar
'Blue Heron'
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3a - 8b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - 20
Height
45 - 60 cm
Spread
7 - 15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
Tulipa 'Blue Heron' is a Fringed tulip, blooming late in the season.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Possible problems include: aphids, slugs, stem and bulb eelworm. Tulip fire is caused by a rapidly spreading fungus, Botrytis tulipae, affects all parts of the plant (leaves, stems and flowers). Leaves are malformed, developing in a twisted fashion. Leaves, stems and flowers develop tan or light brown spots. No fungicides are available, to remedy the condition remove and destroy any infected plants immediately. Do not plant tulips in affected area for 3 years. Tulip grey bulb rot is caused by the fungus Sclerotium tuliparum, (syn. Thizoctonia tuliparum). When infected, foliage may be malformed or fail to emerge. No fungicides are available, to remedy, remove and destroy affected bulbs. Do not plant tulips in affected area for 5 years. Tulip leaf spot is caused by Ilyonectia crassa which produces brown scaring on young leaves and leads to curing or holes when the leaf grows. No fungicides are available, to remedy, remove affected leaves and lower humidity around remaining foliage.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Showy, deep purple and white petals with an interesting white fringe.
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