Tulipa 'Carré'

The Triumph Tulip 'Carré' is a new variety that caused a sensation when it was introduced to the horticultural market in 2016. Its flower, spectacular, is unique in the shape of its corolla, short and wide, and in the colour of its petals that evoke small almost mauve scarves that light passes through. A light sprinkling of purple on the outside gives this flower a unique charm. Its long strong stems are weather resistant and allow for very pretty bouquets.

The 'Carré' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. It is named after a famous theatre (The Royal Carré Theatre) located in the city centre of Amsterdam. Of horticultural origin, obtained in the Netherlands in 2014 by Nic. van Schagen, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to usually have flowers in a narrow cup shape. Its flowers, on the contrary, are wider than they are tall and almost square in shape. Perched on 50cm (20in) tall stems well above the broadly lanceolate leaves of a slightly glaucous green, the flowers are a mauve-lilac-purple colour, of a good size, paler on the edges, and easily harmonize with a whole range of soft or vibrant colours. They show six "petals" (more precisely tepals) that are short, wide, thick, iridescent, and slightly translucent. The centre of the flower is occupied by sturdy stems, perfect in flower beds or in vases. Flowering takes place in April, in the heart of the tulip season.

The Triumph Tulip 'Carré' finds its place in large flower beds. It is a graceful and high-class tulip, which allows for superb combinations with tulips in white, pink, mauve, black or red tones or blue flowers (Forget-Me-Nots, Grape Hyacinths, Squills, Hyacinths), in beautiful pastel and romantic compositions. This also allows for maximizing the flowering duration of the flower beds. Combine it with white daffodils, hyacinths or Corsican hellebores and Euphorbias, and you will obtain surprising scenes. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, as well as in pots and planters. It perfectly accompanies large perennials and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, use very little water, just a bottom is enough! Furthermore, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day.