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Bulb is a generic term for a range of different types of underground storage organ that include true bulbs, corms, and rhizomes. They come up, do their thing and die back - but remember, don't chop off the leaves!

Latin name

Tulipa

Common name

Tulip

Type of plant

Bulb

Hardiness

Bulb

Flower colour

White, yellow, orange, red and purple

Leaf colour

Grey-green

Height and spread

15cm x 10cm (6in x 3in)

Description

Produce wineglass-shaped flowers on a stem that rises above the leaves. Tulips are available in a huge range of different colours. Prefers a spot in full sun.

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