Tulip
Tulipa 'Cilesta'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Cultivar: Cilesta

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Division

Division 2 - Double Early

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown