Tulip 'Calgary'
Tulipa (3: Triumph Group) 'Calgary'
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 15cm |
10cm | Min | 5cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Tulip 'Calgary' Overview
Tulip 'Calgary' produces fragrant cream flowers that have a slight green veining and a flash of yellow. This newer, shorter cultivar is better suited for exposed situations being able to shrug off rain and wind. Plant bulbs three times their own depth in autumn and only water during periods of drought. They prefer full sun and free draining sites making them perfect to plant in containers ready for the following spring. Tulipa 'Calgary' (3)' is classified as being part of the Triumph group of tulips. This group flowers in mid to the late part of the season and produces single cup shaped flowers that can be 6 cm (2.5") wide. This cultivar has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Common problems with Tulip 'Calgary'
Can suffer from Tulip fire and bulb rot diseases. Squirrels may dig up and eat the bulbs.
How to harvest Tulip 'Calgary'
Flowers can be cut for floral arrangements.
How to propagate Tulip 'Calgary'
Bulbs
Lift and divide bulbs during the summer dormancy.
Division
Divide bulbs when dormant. A new small bulblet will take three years to develop into a flowering bulb.
Seed
Many hybrids have been developed by crossing special traits - sow seed in Autumn and keep moist.
Special features of Tulip 'Calgary'
Attractive flowers
Attracts bees
Bees are attracted to the flowers.
Drought resistant
Survive dry summers in bulb form.
Indoor plant
Can be grown indoors, place in high light areas but limit direct sunlight to early mornings.
Pot plant
Tulips make beautiful potted flowers. Plant in well draining potting medium in enough sunlight to promote flowering. Plant close together for a stunning show.
Other uses of Tulip 'Calgary'
Suits being grown in all styles of gardens.
Ornamental
Grown for their colourful flowers.
Floristry
Grown commercially for the cut flower industry.