Triumph Tulip 'Cairo'

Tulipa

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Orange
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Junction, Colorado

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Divernon, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | December 2008 | positive

A good tulip to force. Mine usually flower at 14 - 18". Color is quite unique. Cairo is an excellent cultivar to force over winter.

B
Miami Beach, FL (Zone 10b) | September 2008 | positive

This tulip has an incredible color, or colors would be more correct. It is a mixture of gold, rust/burnt orange, and bronzy brown. Just ...Read More

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