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Tulipa Aquilla- Double Early Tulip

Tulipa Aquilla
Tulip

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Beautiful tulip from the group of early double tulips, with open flowers in a pastel yellow colour, beautifully adorned with a red-orange border. Carried by a 40 cm (16in) stem, it brightens up flower beds, pots, and is also a fantastic flower for bouquets. Flowering in April, after the early single tulips.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time January, September to December
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Description

The 'Aquilla' Early Double Tulip is a superb variety of tulip with semi-double flowers, in a pastel yellow colour adorned with an ornamental red-orange edge on the petals. They are arranged in overlapping layers, giving its large flower a generous appearance. Of medium size, carried by a sturdy stem, it enlivens borders as well as bouquets, after the flowering of early single tulips.

The 'Aquilla' Early Double Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Originally horticultural, native to the Netherlands, it is currently classified in the group of early double tulips, whose main characteristic is to bloom at the same height, making it a popular category for enthusiasts of well-organised borders. The 'Aquilla' Early Double Tulip has an average height, reaching about 40 centimetres (16 inches) in height. Its sturdy and upright stems gracefully support the magnificent flowers, which emerge above the dark green lanceolate foliage. Its open and wide flowers are in a pastel yellow colour, adorned with a red-orange border. Flowering takes place in April, in the heart of the tulip season. Its flowering period is relatively short but intense. Each flower typically measures between 8 and 10 centimetres (3 and 4 inches) in diameter.

Like most tulips, the 'Aquilla' Early Double Tulip prefers well-drained and sunny soils. These tulips are known to be hardy and easy to grow, making them perfect for beginner gardeners. They are among the most commonly used varieties for cut flowers, so plant a few extra to fill your vases. They make beautiful potted plants and harmoniously blend with other spring bulbs. They can be associated with hyacinths, daffodils, or grape hyacinths to create stunning floral compositions. They are also beautiful when planted in borders or beds, combined with other tulips in complementary or contrasting colours, such as red, yellow, or orange. Finally, associate them with perennials that hide their faded foliage, such as perennial geraniums, euphorbias, or sedges.

 About botanical species: Wild tulips are found from Western Europe to China and Japan, passing through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for the genus is located in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

In France, there are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These are either large adventive tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), or small tulips found in wooded areas or on rocky slopes, in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips," and one of the most common is the wood tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which used to often grow sheltered by vineyards and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Aquilla

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19549

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Planting and care

Plant the bulbs of the 'Aquilla' Early Double Tulip in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), spacing them 10 cm (4in) apart. The planting should be done in ordinary soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-drained. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The tulip will thrive in moist to dry soil in summer. Plant it in a sunny or semi-shaded location. Once flowering is complete, it is preferable to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant.  

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Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time January, September to December
Planting depth 12 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, loose, rich soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Once the flowering is finished, it is preferable to remove the fruits in order not to exhaust the plant. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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