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Tulipa cretica Hilde
Tulipa cretica Hilde
Introducing a species tulip that checks all the boxes! Tulipa cretica Hilde is a low growing, multi-flowering variety with a charming form and unique coloration. Growing on each brown, 6" tall stem, up to three 1¼" star-shaped blooms appear in mid spring. Their deep reddish-pink and white tulips with a yellow base, creating an eye-catching pattern that will be as pleasing as it is uncommon. Plant in sun-filled front borders or cutting gardens.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 6 inches
- Bloom Time Mid spring (April)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As6+ CM Bulb
- Container Friendly
- Attracts Pollinators
- Naturalizes Well
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Botanical Name: Tulipa cretica 'Hilde'
SKU: #81065
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Tulipa cretica 'Hilde' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
6+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Red, Yellow, Pink, White -
Flower Form:
1.3" star-shaped flowers. Multiflowering, up to 3 per stem. -
Foliage Type:
Gray-green, linear or broadly ovate. -
Mature Spread:
3 - 6 inches -
Spacing:
3 - 6 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Plant 3" deep and 3-6" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Only dead heading. It is important to let the foliage mature and die down naturally, do not cut back. Next year's bloom is being developed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
3" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year in springSpecial Care:
Not needed
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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
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Reviewed by 5 customers
ugly
Spindly brown stems. Flower pictured is closed, but the tulip opens wide all day so you never get to see any of the pink. The pink there is on the flower is very pale and almost non existent. Didn't even bother with a picture; dug them up and threw them away.
Nearly every bulb bloomed
Verified Buyer
Experienced great germination rate, but these tulips are very small. My mistake in planting was, placing them too far from patio to distinguish.
Great tulips to plant in the front of a border
Verified Buyer
These are absolutely adorable little flowers. Every bulb bloomed and the colors are exactly like you see on the website.
Just made for my little secret garden.
Verified Buyer
Multiple blooms on each bulb the first season that lasted several days. Cute open or closed.
Pretty addition to a rock garden.
Verified Buyer
These tulips bloomed a long time. I clustered them together and that gave a nice display. Mine were in partial shade and did well. Now to see if they bloom a second year.
Questions & Answers
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Can you tell me if the leaves are narrow, or wide? Which species tulips have the narrow leaves I am looking for?
- Asked by Mar
- Verified Reply - ViciTulipa cretica Hilde does have narrow leaves. Tulipa Tarda also has narrow leaves but it is sold out at this time. Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' has narrow leaves but it is sold out for this season.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do squirrels eat these bulbs?
- Asked by Catherine
- Verified Reply - ViciSquirrels can eat tulip bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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