Main Quotes Calendar Forum
flag

FX.co ★ Top 6 unique tulip types

back back next
News in Pictures:::2023-04-14T13:18:30

Top 6 unique tulip types

Barcelona Beauty

One of the best varieties of tulips created by Dutch growers is Barcelona Beauty. This type of tulip is beloved by gardeners for its elegant shape of flowers and buds as well as strong growth. The flowering period of this variety is quite long. It takes about 20-30 days. With proper care, the diameter of the tulip bulbs reaches 7 cm. It also has excellent weather resistance. These tulips have the brightest pink flowers that usually bloom in mid-spring. These flowers have rich and slightly sweet fragrances. It is a strong tulip with a height reaching 60 cm. Experts recommend moderately moistening the soil to prevent the plant from taking up enough. This type grows better in greenhouses.

Top 6 unique tulip types

Strong Gold

Strong Gold tulips appeared as the result of cross-breeding 100 years ago. They grow to a height of 14 cm and are distinguished by large bulbs up to 4-6 cm in diameter. Flowering stems are quite sturdy and resistant to strong gusts of wind. This variety grows rather quickly. The length of the petals totals 10 cm with a bulb diameter of 4-5 cm. The leaves of tulips have an emerald green color with a wavy shape. The flowers have a goblet shape with long petals. Strong Gold Triumph tulip charms with a golden hue color. These tulips bloom early at the end of April and after a cold winter in the first decade of May. The Strong Gold variety is great for making bouquets.

Top 6 unique tulip types

Bieberstein Tulip

Bieberstein tulips are another unique type of tulip that looks like a lily. Interestingly, the diameter of the bulb does not exceed 2 cm. This is a cone-shaped flower with petals resembling a star. The flowers are single, drooping, and painted in bright yellow color. The stem reaches 40 cm in height and the leaves have a rich green color. After the end of the flowering period, it bears fruit in the form of a dry box with a sharp top. Bieberstein tulip which has a strong and refined fragrance blooms at the end of April. This variety is multiplied by bulbs and seeds that fall from burst pods.

Top 6 unique tulip types

Banana Ice Cream

Banana Ice Cream is one of the best types of tulips standing out with terry flowers. Such tulips are very popular among flower growers all over the world. The main features of this variety are unusual openwork petals and the volumetric shape of the bud. These flowers mesmerize gardeners in the blooming season. At one moment, all the petals unfold, forming a snow-white air cloud. The buds of this tulip resemble ice cream. Terry petals usually have pink, red, or lilac colors. The diameter of the bud in the half-open state is 7 cm and when fully opened it amounts to 10 cm. The stem of these tulips is massive, reaching 40 cm in height. The leaves of these tulips are quite large, with a smoky coating. Flowers with a strong fragrant aroma bloom in mid-May.




Top 6 unique tulip types

Parrot Tulip

Parrot tulips are a tulip group known for their bright colors and petals. The name 'Parrot' tulip comes from the resemblance to a parrot's feathers. These tulips are usually used in landscape design, enabling gardeners to create a bright and extravagant island in the backyard. This variety is classified as highly decorative. The stem of the tulip is 45-55 cm high and ends with a large flower. The length of the bud is 12 cm. When it fully opens, it totals 20 cm. Parrot Tulips need thorough treatment and proper care. For planting parrot tulips, it is necessary to choose a suitable site and fertile land. These tulips are vulnerable to drafts and weeds. One inch of water per week is required during the growing season.



Top 6 unique tulip types

Miranda

Miranda tulips are a unique Dutch hybrid with an eye-catching peony shape. It features double rows of flamed vibrant red petals. Its petals are lined up in several layers instead of stamens. This type blooms later in the season at the end of May or early June. The stem with a diameter of 12-15 cm has a length of 60 cm. What is more, 1 to 3 flowering stems grow from one bulb. The petals are arranged in five layers, which makes the flower bud heavy. This type grows best on loamy slightly alkaline soils. Experienced growers recommend planting flowers no more than once every 2-3 years although Miranda tulips usually have a large number of seed bulbs.




Top 6 unique tulip types
Share this article:
back back next
loader...
all-was_read__icon
You have watched all the best publications
presently.
We are already looking for something interesting for you...
all-was_read__star
Recently published:
loader...
More recent publications...