Tulipa 'Mrs. John T. Scheepers'
(Tulip 'Mrs. John T. Scheepers')
Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1930
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 60cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The East Border
Description: Single Late Tulip
A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape. Single cup-shaped flowers are bright lemon yellow, occasionally flecked with red. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Single cup-shaped flowers are bright lemon yellow with black interior bases. Occasionally the tepals are speckled with red. The blooms are held singly atop sturdy, upright stems and are produced in April and May.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Cup-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: April, May
Foliage:
Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are mostly held at the base of the plant with some leaves Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Broadly ovate to lanceolate
Propagation:
Division (separation) of offsets.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Plant in a position that is sheltered from strong wind.