Perennials
Tulipa 'Big Smile' (Tulip)
Tulipa 'Big Smile'
Also known as Big Smile Tulip
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About This Plant
Tulipa 'Big Smile' (Tulip), 'Big Smile', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
Tulips (Tulipa) , species and hybrid tulips. Plant bulbs in fall.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Species tulips (T. clusiana, T. tarda) often perennialize better than hybrid garden tulips.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Tulipa 'Big Smile'
- Common name
- Big Smile Tulip
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 22-28 in tall × 4-6 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Red, Yellow, Pink, White, Purple, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling