Tulip
Tulipa 'Cilesta'

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

Height

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

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Full Sun

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

Bloom Time
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth

Propagation Methods

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

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow