Single late tulip
Tulipa 'Violet Beauty'
Common Name: Single late tulip
Genus: Tulipa
Cultivar: 'Violet Beauty'
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Makes good cut flowers, Suitable for growing in containers
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.55 m (55 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue, Pink |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: April & May |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
- Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile well-drained soil. Alternatively allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
This single late bulb truly lives up to its name as it really is a beauty. It has pinkish-blue goblet shaped flowers that are ideal for beds and borders as well as pots. Mix them with cool pinks purples and creamy whites for a dreamy pastel combination. They also make good cut flowers.
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