Genus guide
Tulipa — 32 species
Part of the True lilies & tulips family (Liliaceae)
Tulipa is the classic spring-blooming bulb genus, encompassing everything from common garden tulips and waterlily types to tall Emperor cultivars. Plant bulbs in autumn in a full-sun position with free-draining, neutral to slightly acidic soil, watering in after planting and then only during dry spells; bulbs rot in waterlogged ground. All Tulipa species are toxic to cats and dogs — the highest concentration of the irritants tulipalin A and B sits in the bulbs, but all parts carry risk. Keep bulbs stored securely and planted beds away from pets; contact your vet immediately if ingestion is suspected.
All Tulipa species we cover
- Angelique Double Tulip
- Baker's Tulip
- Batalin's Tulip
- Common Garden Tulip
- Dwarf Tulip
- Emperor Tulip
- Flax-leaved Tulip
- Greig's Tulip
- Horned Tulip
- Lady Tulip
- Late Tulip
- Queen of Night Tulip
- Sprenger's Tulip
- Tulip
- Tulipa 'Angelique'
- Tulipa 'Apeldoorn'
- Tulipa 'Ballerina'
- Tulipa 'Black Parrot'
- Tulipa 'Estella Rijnveld'
- Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot'
- Tulipa 'Ice Cream'
- Tulipa 'Menton'
- Tulipa 'Monsella'
- Tulipa 'Prinses Irene'
- Tulipa 'Purissima'
- Tulipa 'Queen of Night'
- Tulipa 'Rococo'
- Tulipa 'Tulipa clusiana'
- Tulipa sylvestris
- Turkestan Tulip
- Urmia Tulip
- Waterlily Tulip
Tulipa — frequently asked questions
Are Tulipa plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Tulipa are not pet-safe. Of the 32 Tulipa species in the Growli library, 32 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Tulipa plants need?
Most Tulipa do best in direct sun. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Tulipa easy to care for?
Some Tulipa suit more experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime.
How many Tulipa varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 32 Tulipa species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Tulipa, the rest follow closely.
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