March 2010 Plant Profile: Tulipa kaufmanniana ‘Ancilla’

Very VERY early this season, but the weather has been outstanding for this little gem. Having lasted a decade in these beds, ‘Anclla’ still keeps coming strong each spring with these outstanding blooms. They are reliably perennial and stunningly beautiful as a mass or group planting. Common Name: Ancilla Tulip Location: Soest Garden Bed 6 Family: Liliacea Origin: Garden Origin Height: 6-8″ Spread: Can form tight clumps after several years Bloom Time: Usually mid-late March onto April Bloom Type/Color: Cream colored tepals with bright orange red centers. 

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