Tulipa Synaeda Blue - Triumph Tulip

The Synaeda 'Blue Triumph' Tulip is irresistible. It's hard not to succumb on a sunny day to its large flower with a corolla of indescribable mauve-pink that seems speckled. Carried by a sturdy stem, each flower is a large cup of incandescent pink-lilac colour with a violet-purple centre, composed of beautifully iridescent petals bordered in very pale pink to sparkling white. This variety is one of the most spectacular and brightest, especially when combined in beds and borders with white tulips and muscari. Its lightly scented flowers are perfect for bouquets.

The 'Synaeda Blue' Tulip, introduced in 1996, belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Group 3 of 'Triumph' tulips, which are characterised by their narrow cup-shaped flowers. Perched on strong, tall stems of 40 cm (16in) above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the elegant flowers, with their narrow cup shape, measure 4 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter and have six "petals" (more precisely tepals) of thick texture, where small coloured spots can be seen. Each petal, overall mauve-pink, is widely bordered in very pale pink that becomes white as the hours go by. The flowering takes place in April - May, in the heart of the tulip season. 

The 'Synaeda Blue' Triumph Tulip finds its place in large beds and borders, planted alone or in the company of blue flowers (forget-me-nots, bellflowers, muscari) or white flowers (Tulips 'Sapporo', 'Maureen'). The brilliance and delicacy of its colour allows for numerous associations with perennials or other tulips. A beautiful white variety (Tulip 'Blanche Neige', or 'White Dream') will also accompany it elegantly in a pot or border. Also pair it with daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, Corsican hellebores, and euphorbias for stunning scenes. This tulip also beautifies balconies and terraces very well. It is also ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, use very little water, just a little at the bottom is enough! Furthermore, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.