Golden Oxford
Tulipa 'Golden Oxford'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 6-8 in deep |
| Chilling hours | 14-16 weeks below 40°F |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, fertile loamy or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Bright green |
| Bloom | Pure golden yellow |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Summer Dormant |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets; plant new bulbs each fall |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Daffodils, Muscari, Dutch Iris |
Where it came from
| Grower | Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Home Depot |
Care
Deadhead to preserve bulb energy. Allow foliage to yellow completely before removing.
Maintenance
Lift bulbs in summer in wet regions or leave in well-drained soil year-round.
Cleanup
Cut foliage after fully yellowed. Mulch lightly for zone 5 winter.
Notes
Darwin Hybrid tulip known for large, brightly colored pure yellow blooms on strong stems. Classic spring color.