Tulipa Triumph Suncatcher

Tulip 'Suncatcher' is a Rembrandt-type variety with sunny flowers. They are a beautiful bright yellow colour, streaked with scarlet red, and create a striking effect under the spring sun. Each stem, very sturdy in adverse weather conditions, bears a flower with a unique but always vibrant pattern. Superb in a flower border or in a flower bed, before adorning vases.

Tulipa 'Suncatcher' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the group of "Triumph" tulips, resulting from a cross between "early single" tulips and "Darwin" tulips. However, it can also be classified in the horticultural category of "Rembrandt" tulips, division 9. Their main characteristic is to have flowers with variously variegated colours. In the past, these tulips were ordinary plants affected by a virus spread by the green peach aphid. It was the virus that was responsible for the variegation of the flowers. Nowadays, Rembrandt tulips are the result of cross-breeding and selection. The 'Suncatcher' variety develops a strong flowering stem of about 50 cm high. Its fully open flower measures 6-8 cm in diameter. The bright yellow petals are randomly streaked with scarlet red in April or early May, towards the middle of the tulip season. The foliage emerges from the ground in spring. It consists of large lanceolate, 10 to 35 cm long leaves with a glaucous green colour that turns yellow and then dries a few weeks after flowering when the bulb enters its dormant period.

Triumph tulips are ideal for bringing spring colour to pots or sunny gardens. Consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few extra bulbs for cutting, as they make beautiful long-lasting cut flowers. The 'Suncatcher' tulip finds a place in large flower beds with other white, yellow, orange, or red tulips. Forget-me-nots, yarrow, or grape hyacinths will enhance its flamboyant colours. You can also plant this tulip at the base of a purple-foliaged shrub or a golden yellow-foliaged shrub, the combination of colours and textures is interesting. Tulips are also very good cut flowers.