• Viridiflora
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Pink
  • Single

China Town

Perennial viridiflora tulip in pink, green, and white, blooming in mid spring and late spring. Viridiflora tulip opening pale pinkish-white with green feathering and deepening to phlox-pink with carmine-rose edges. USDA zones 3–8.

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A China Town tulip flower up close on the plant
A China Town tulip flower up close on the plant

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China Town tulip plants in bloom in a garden
China Town tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Viridiflora Single
Colors
  • Pink
  • Green
  • White
Striped
Blooms
Mid spring, Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
10–14 in (25–36 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Estimated

Viridiflora tulip with white-edged, variegated foliage.

Sources

Where to buy

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    $7.75Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    10 bulbs

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    $12.50Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $38.99Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A China Town tulip flower up close on the plant
    A China Town tulip flower up close on the plant
  • China Town tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    China Town tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is China Town hardy in my zone?

China Town survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does China Town need full sun?

China Town grows in full sun.

When does China Town bloom?

China Town blooms in mid spring and late spring.

Is China Town good for cutting?

Our sources don't list China Town as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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