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Tulipa ‘Spring Green’
viridiflora tulip
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Image © Richie Steffen/Great Plant Picks |
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Among the vast field of tulips for the garden, ‘Spring Green’ stands out due to its wavy, ivory-colored petals that are feathered with spring green. The overall flower shape is cupped, to about 3 inches across. This tulip cultivar is sturdy and reliable and adds a jolt of color to the rockery in mid- to late April. Combine ‘Spring Green’ with the fresh, emerging foliage of other perennials, such as blue hostas and epimediums. It also makes a wonderful cut flower.Viridiflora means “green flowered.” |
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‘Spring Green’ needs full sun and well-drained soil for best results. Use bulb fertilizer (rather than bone meal) when planting in autumn. Generally it is best to plant in about October, before the heavy rains of November begin. After blooming, let the leaves die naturally so that their nutrients are taken back into the bulb before cutting them off. ‘Spring Green’ is drought tolerant. |
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This bulb-forming perennial has gray-green leaves to 4 to 6 inches long, and its flower sit atop stalks that grow 12 to 14 inches tall. |
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USDA zones 4 to 8 |
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