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Tulipa Largo- Double Early Tulip

Tulipa Largo
Tulip

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A variety of red tulip ideal for creating harmonious flowerbeds, beautiful blooming pots, and stunning bouquets. This exceptional variety, delicately scented, presents flowers with numerous shimmering petals that stand out from its yellow heart. Carried by sturdy stems, they bloom early and simultaneously for over three weeks. This intensely red variety blends perfectly to bring a spectacular illumination to a bulb flowerbed, a spring composition of perennials and bushes, or even in a pot on a balcony.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
35 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 October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The Tulip double early 'Largo' brings brightness to spring beds. Very early, it offers a long flowering period with pretty double bright red flowers carried by sturdy stems. This charming tulip is easy to grow and weather-resistant, making it ideal for beds, borders, pots and containers. It can be combined with other spring-flowering bulbs and seasonal flowers to create charming compositions. Furthermore, its magnificent flowers are also splendid in a bouquet.

The Tulip double early 'Largo' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is classified in the group of double early tulips, whose main characteristic is to flower at the same height, making it a popular category for enthusiasts of manicured beds. Perched on sturdy stems of 30-40 cm (12-16in), just above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the double flowers, 7 to 9 cm (3 to 4in) wide when fully open, unfold into a dense and brightly coloured set of petals. Flowering takes place in April, in the heart of the tulip season. The foliage, composed of beautiful glaucous green lanceolate leaves, yellows and then dries out a few weeks after flowering, while the bulb goes into dormancy.

Double early tulips add an original touch of colour to your beds and bouquets, while being resistant to climate variations. When designing your beds, it is essential to consider the height and flowering period, as these characteristics vary depending on the varieties. Plan for some extra bulbs for cutting, as these tulips make beautiful cut flowers that stay fresh for a long time in a vase. The tulip 'Largo' adapts easily to all styles of gardens. In a contemporary garden, it creates a magnificent contrast with varieties such as the Triomphe 'Fontainebleau' or the double early 'Palmyra'. With its bright red double flowers, it brings charm to a romantic garden, combined with pale pink tulips like the double early 'Melrose' or deep pink like the double early 'Double Price'. In a natural garden, to accompany the 'Largo' tulips, you can combine blue or white flowers such as grape hyacinths, crocuses, hyacinths, forget-me-nots, primroses, and pansies. Yellow bulbous plants like daffodils are also good choices, as well as foliage plants like heucheras.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Largo

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant the 'Largo' tulip bulbs 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 undecomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as it could cause the bulbs to rot. Tulips will grow well in moist to dry soil in summer. Plant them in a sunny or partially shaded location. Once flowering is over, it is preferable to remove the fruits to avoid depleting the plant.  

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time 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 over, 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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