Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
More images of Tulip 'Abba'
Tulip 'Abba' Overview
Tulipa 'Abba' is an early flowering tulip that produces ....................... flowers at the top of stems that can be 45 cm in height. Plant bulbs three times their own depth in autumn and only water during periods of drought. They prefer full sun and free draining sites making them perfect to plant in containers ready for the following spring. Tulip 'Abba' is classified as division 2; Double Early tulip. Flowering in the early part of the season, these fully double flowers are bowl shaped and can get up to 8 cm (3") across.
Common problems with Tulip 'Abba'
Tulip bulbs can dug up and eaten by squirrels and also suffer from tulip fire (rot).
How to harvest Tulip 'Abba'
Generally not harvested but flowers are cut for floral arrangements.
How to propagate Tulip 'Abba'
Bulbs
Bulbs need to be planted pointed end up, 10 to 15 cm deep (4 to 6") in the colder months of late autumn.
Division
Divide bulbs when dormant. A new small bulblet will take three years to develop into a flowering bulb.
Seed
Many hybrids have been developed by crossing special traits - sow seed in Autumn and keep moist.
Special features of Tulip 'Abba'
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Bees are attracted to the flowers.
Drought resistant
Survive dry summers in bulb form.
Indoor plant
Can be grown indoors, place in high light areas but limit direct sunlight to early mornings.
Pot plant
Tulips make beautiful potted flowers. Plant in well draining potting medium in enough sunlight to promote flowering. Plant close together for a stunning show.
Other uses of Tulip 'Abba'
This easy bulb can be planted in containers for spring displays or scattered through borders for a naturized look. It's elegant appearance can provide architectural in urban courtyard gardens as well as bank or slopes of informal gardens.
Ornamental
Grown for their colourful flowers.
Floristry
Grown commercially for the cut flower industry