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Description
Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk is a beautiful and unique tulip variety that features a bright yellow star-shaped flower with a red center. The plant grows up to 12 inches tall and blooms in early to mid-spring. It is a hardy bulb that can thrive in various conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Monocots |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
Appearance
The Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk has a bright yellow star-shaped flower with a red center. The flower measures 3-4 inches in diameter and has narrow pointed petals. The stem can grow up to 12 inches tall and has narrow green leaves. The plant blooms in early to mid-spring and can add a pop of color to any garden or landscape.
Care Guide
To ensure the Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk thrives, it is important to provide the plant with proper care. The plant requires moderate watering and should be watered once a week. The plant also requires well-draining soil and can benefit from fertilization in the fall or early spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zone 4.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk is relatively pest and disease-free. However, the plant may be susceptible to bulb rot if planted in poorly-draining soil. To prevent bulb rot, it is important to provide the plant with well-draining soil and proper watering.
Habitat
The Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk is native to Central Asia and can be found growing in meadows and rocky slopes. The plant prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zone 4.
Question and Answer
Q: How long does the Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk bloom for?
A: The plant blooms for 2-3 weeks in early to mid-spring.
Q: Can the Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk be grown in containers?
A: Yes, the plant can be grown in containers as long as the containers have adequate drainage.
Q: Does the Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk require special care?
A: The plant requires moderate watering, well-draining soil, and full sun. It can benefit from fertilization in the fall or early spring.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for the Tulipa Batalinii Honky Tonk?
A: The plant can tolerate cold temperatures down to zone 4.
Related Plants
- Tulipa Batalinii Bright Gem
- Tulipa Batalinii Red Hunter
- Tulipa Batalinii Bronze Charm
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Tulipa batalinii ‘Honky Tonk’. Retrieved October 28, 2021, from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=263028&isprofile=0&
- RHS. (n.d.). Tulipa batalinii ‘Honky Tonk’. Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/313271/i-Tulipa-batalinii-i-Honky-Tonk/Details
