Pink and Green Flowers
Produces soft pink petals with distinctive green flame-like markings characteristic of the Viridiflora tulip group.
China Town Tulip Bulbs for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Rs. 25.56 INR
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Product description
China Town Tulip Bulbs
China Town Tulip is a Viridiflora tulip variety admired for its soft pink flowers with distinctive green markings running through the petals. Its attractive cream-edged, blue-green foliage adds ornamental interest even before the flowers open. This spring-flowering bulb produces compact plants that are suitable for garden borders, flower beds, patio containers, and cut flower arrangements. China Town Tulips grow well in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from a suitable cool period before flowering.
Viridiflora Tulip
Pink and Green Flowers
Decorative Foliage
Spring-Flowering Bulbs
Key Features
Decorative Variegated Foliage
Features blue-green leaves with attractive cream or silvery-white edges that complement the flowers.
Compact Growth Habit
Develops upright flowering stems and typically reaches approximately 30 cm in height.
Suitable for Containers
Adds seasonal color to flower beds, garden borders, patio pots, and selected cut flower displays.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Tulipa 'China Town'
Viridiflora tulip classification
Soft pink and green flower markings
Cream-edged decorative foliage
Late spring flowering variety
Approximately 30 cm mature height
Suitable for garden borders and pots
Can be used for cut flower arrangements
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Tulipa 'China Town' |
| Common Name | China Town Tulip; Viridiflora Tulip |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Plant Type | Spring-flowering bulbous perennial |
| Bulb Type | Ornamental Flower Bulbs |
| Tulip Classification | Viridiflora Group |
| Flower Color | Soft pink with green markings |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green with cream or silvery-white edges |
| Flower Shape | Cup-shaped flowers |
| Growth Habit | Upright, compact flowering growth |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–8, depending on winter conditions and local climate |
| Planting Season | Autumn |
| Planting Months | September to December, depending on local climate |
| Flowering Season | Spring to late spring |
| Flowering Months | April to May, depending on climate |
| Bulb Planting Depth | Approximately 10–15 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | Approximately 10–15 cm |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic to neutral; adaptable to suitable garden soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during active growth; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 30 cm |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 10–15 cm, depending on growing conditions |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets |
| Growing Locations | Flower beds, garden borders, containers, and patio gardens |
| Cut Flower Use | Suitable for seasonal flower arrangements |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select a Suitable Planting Location
Choose a location that receives full sun or partial shade and provides good air circulation. China Town Tulips can be planted in flower beds, borders, and containers with sufficient drainage.
Choose a location that receives full sun or partial shade and provides good air circulation. China Town Tulips can be planted in flower beds, borders, and containers with sufficient drainage.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil by loosening the planting area. Incorporate suitable organic matter if needed, and avoid locations where water collects after rainfall.
Prepare fertile, well-drained soil by loosening the planting area. Incorporate suitable organic matter if needed, and avoid locations where water collects after rainfall.
Step 3: Plant the Tulip Bulbs
Plant the bulbs during autumn, approximately 10–15 cm deep, with their pointed ends facing upward. Space bulbs around 10–15 cm apart to provide room for growth.
Plant the bulbs during autumn, approximately 10–15 cm deep, with their pointed ends facing upward. Space bulbs around 10–15 cm apart to provide room for growth.
Step 4: Water After Planting
Water lightly after planting if the soil is dry. During the dormant period, avoid excessive watering. Increase moisture availability when new shoots and leaves begin developing.
Water lightly after planting if the soil is dry. During the dormant period, avoid excessive watering. Increase moisture availability when new shoots and leaves begin developing.
Step 5: Care During Flowering
Provide suitable sunlight and maintain moderate soil moisture during active growth. Enjoy the soft pink flowers with their characteristic green markings during the spring flowering period.
Provide suitable sunlight and maintain moderate soil moisture during active growth. Enjoy the soft pink flowers with their characteristic green markings during the spring flowering period.
Step 6: Maintain the Bulbs After Flowering
Remove faded flower heads while leaving the green foliage intact. Allow the leaves to turn yellow and die back naturally so the bulbs can replenish their stored energy for future growth.
Remove faded flower heads while leaving the green foliage intact. Allow the leaves to turn yellow and die back naturally so the bulbs can replenish their stored energy for future growth.
Bring Unique Spring Color with China Town Tulip Bulbs
China Town Tulip adds distinctive pink and green flowers to spring garden displays. Its unusual Viridiflora petals and cream-edged foliage create an attractive combination for borders, containers, and seasonal flower arrangements. Plant the bulbs in suitable, well-drained soil and provide the appropriate seasonal growing conditions to enjoy their ornamental flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about China Town Tulip flower colors, its distinctive Viridiflora characteristics, and how to care for its bulbs after flowering.
What makes China Town Tulips different from other tulip varieties?
China Town Tulip belongs to the Viridiflora Group, which is known for green markings on its flower petals. This variety produces soft pink flowers with broad green flame-like patterns and decorative blue-green foliage edged in cream or silvery white. Its combination of unusual petals and variegated leaves makes it distinct from many traditional single-color tulips.
Do China Town Tulips come back every year?
China Town Tulips are bulbous perennials and may flower again in suitable conditions. However, repeat flowering can vary with climate, soil drainage, bulb condition, and seasonal care. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy. In warmer climates without sufficient winter chilling, flowering in subsequent seasons may be less reliable.
Can China Town Tulip bulbs grow in pots and containers?
Yes. China Town Tulip bulbs can be grown in containers with adequate drainage holes. Choose a pot deep enough to accommodate the bulbs and use a loose, well-drained potting mix. Plant the bulbs approximately 10–15 cm deep, with space between them. Provide the required cool period before flowering and place the container in a suitable sunny or partially shaded location.