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Tulipa

'Sun Lover'


Sun Lover Tulip




Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Cultivar
'Sun Lover'
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 7a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-46 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)
-50 - 5
Height
20 - 60 cm
Spread
15 - 25 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Landscape
Container planting, massing or border plantings and as cut flowers.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil.
Shape
Upright and wide-spread.
Growth
Fast
Pests
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.
Leaf Description
The leaves are long, strap-like and come to a point. The stalks are long and vertical.
Flower Description
Peony-like, double petaled and a very showy flower that blooms on a single stalk.
Colour Description
The leaves are green. The flowers are orange, yellow and red.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Division of bulbs..
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