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Lilac Wonder Tulip, Deciduous Perennial of The Day

Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder'

Tulip

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    6A to 8A
Height    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun
Persistence    Deciduous

Bloom Color    Purple
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Lifting and replanting of bulbs is recommended every 2-3 years in the fall to prevent crowding. Tulips prefer a moist, but well-drained soil.