Tulipa Salmon Prince - Early single Tulip

The 'Salmon Prince' Early Single Tulip is delightful with its lovely colour and modest size in March and April. Its perfectly shaped flowers display a salmon, orange hue, enhanced with a fuchsia pink wash. It proves to be excellent in the garden, in beds or borders, and also in vases. Its short and sturdy stems withstand the spring weather. It is subtle and refined and complements all floral compositions in pastel tones.

The 'Salmon Prince' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Division 1, which gathers early flowering varieties with single flowers. It reaches a height of 30 to 35 cm when in bloom. Perched on sturdy stems, well above the widely lanceolate leaves, the narrow cup-shaped, 6 cm wide flowers, display six "petals" (more precisely tepals) washed with a slightly deeper pink on an orange background. Flowering takes place in March or April, at the beginning of the tulip season.

Early single tulips are known for their wide range of colours and their robust flowers that enhance both beds and bouquets. Excellent for introducing spring colour in pots, where they last longer than other types of tulips, they are also perfect for sunny gardens. When planning your beds, it is crucial to consider the height and flowering time, which can vary significantly depending on the cultivar. It is a good idea to plant a few extra bulbs as they make beautiful long-lasting cut flowers. Plant 'Salmon Prince' amidst orange foliage like that of 'Marmalade' Heuchera or variegated foliage like 'Evergold' Carex.

About botanical species: Tulip species 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.