Tulipa 'Couleur Cardinal' Bulbs
£10.00
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notes
Triumph tulips bear single, cup shaped flowers and Couleur Cardinal is a fantastic example of this variety. Striking, red flowers are held aloft green foliage, providing an accent of warmth and vitality to the garden - flowering early in the season to kickstart proceedings with some much-needed colour.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 10 bulbs / 50 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 30cm (11in) x W: 10cm (4in)
Features
notes
Triumph tulips bear single, cup shaped flowers and Couleur Cardinal is a fantastic example of this variety. Striking, red flowers are held aloft green foliage, providing an accent of warmth and vitality to the garden - flowering early in the season to kickstart proceedings with some much-needed colour.
Insights
Introduced in 1845, this tulip variety is still popular, working well when planted with pink and apricot tones. Its short, sturdy stems allow an upright manner, ideal for floral arrangements and offering some protection from inclement weather.
Details
- Flowers: early April -May
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (October onwards), 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade but allow leaves to die back naturally
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