Tulip clusiana Lady Jane (10 bulbs/set)

Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' is a graceful species type tulip featuring ivory-white interiors and rosy-pink outer petals. Thriving in USDA zones 3–8, it grows 6–12 inches tall and blooms in mid-spring. Unlike common hybrids, its flowers open wide in the sun and close tight on cloudy days or at night.

Species tulips are different from the larger hybrid tulips. Species tulips are shorter with smaller cups and more likely to naturalize and come back for years. They can be perennials even in the south if planted right.

‘Lady Jane’ tulips have a bold impact on the landscape that shouts spring. Ideal for rock gardens and naturalizing, these bulbs require well-drained soil and should be planted in the fall.

Plant ‘Lady Jane’ tulips 6 to 8 inches deep in full sun to part shade. Space bulbs 4 to 5 inches apart in well-draining soil. The pink and white of the tulip looks great with March/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips. All parts of the plant can cause severe discomfort and skin irritation and is considered toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if eaten.

• Zones: 3–8

• Plant size: 6 to12 inches tall and 6 to 9 inches wide.