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Single Early Tulip 'Christmas Marvel'

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Tulipa by Gabrielle
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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
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Synonym
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
Other Details
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Division
Division 1 - Single Early
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, Illinois

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Gabrielle
(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | positive

Blooms late April to early May in my garden. A very beautiful tulip.

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saya
(Zone 8b) | May 2008 | neutral

'Christmas Marvel' is introduced in 1954

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