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Tulipa acuminata

Tulipa acuminata
Horned Tulip, Fire Flame Tulip

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Thanks to the individuals (Hélène for the order preparation and Ludivine from the shipping department), the 3 bulbs received appear to be healthy. Planted near red roses, I am now waiting for them to take root...or not?

Thierry, 31/12/2022

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Tulipa acuminata, also known as the horned tulip, has all the splendour of its Ottoman origins. It has extremely narrow flowers striped with red and yellow with tapered petals which narrow into filaments.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Tulipa acuminata, also known as the horned tulip, has all the splendour and magnificence of its Ottoman origins. This tulip is probably not a species, but one of the oldest horticultural varieties, obtained and cultivated in secret in Turkey. It is unusual in appearance, with red and pale yellow striped flowers which are extremely narrow, with curiously tapered, twisted tepals, which fade into long graceful filaments. Original and rare, their charm has captivated curious gardeners and collectors for centuries, allowing them to survive until today. Welcome them into your garden, as they will thrive in well-drained beds, even dry during summer, in a sunny location.

 

Tulipa acuminata is a bulbous plant of the lilac family, whose horticultural origin is lost in the mists of time. It has given rise to a whole series of cultivars grouped in the category of lily-flowered tulips. This tulip flowers quite late in spring, with a flower stem 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) tall, carrying a unique flower. Its petals form a very thin and elongated cup, each ending in a narrow filament, sometimes a bit twosted. The flowers are pale yellow, striped longwide with carmine red on the upper 3/4. Its foliage is bright green, elliptical, very elongated, and disappears in summer.

 

Tulipa acuminata deserves a prime location to be admired up close and for its survival, as it has specific requirements. It will thrive in a sunny rockery, on the edge of a well-drained or raised bed, or even in pots. Good drainage is very important as the bulb is susceptible to rot in rainy regions. Where summers are dry, it should perform well and faithfully reflower every year, alongside Crocuses, Allium moly, Ipheion uniflorum, Anemone blanda, small-flowered Daffodils, Muscaris, Puschkinia, Cyclamen coum, Erythronium pagoda, Leucojum vernum, the snowdrop, Scilla sibirica... These tulips are unrivalled in bringing the colours of spring.

 

Despite the supremacy of the Netherlands in tulip matters, we must not forget that it was at the gates of the Middle East, in present-day Turkey, that they were first cultivated. The sultans of the Ottoman Empire loved this bulb until the mid-18th century and dedicated sumptuous gardens to it. The splendour surrounding the cultivation and worship of tulips incited the peasants, who destroyed the crops and imprisoned Sultan Ahmed III in 1730. This variety is one of the rare survivors that has made it to the present day.

 

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Tulipa acuminata  (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

acuminata

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Horned Tulip, Fire Flame Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference647351

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Planting and care

Plant your acuminata tulips as soon as possible in a well-drained, well-worked soil, incorporating coarse sand or gravel if necessary. Plant at a depth of 8 cm (3in) (bulbs should be covered with twice their height in soil) and space the bulbs a few cm apart, ensuring they do not touch. Choose a sunny exposure for better flowering. After flowering, cut the flower stems but allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them. It is also possible to dig up and store the bulbs in a dry and cool place during winter, this will help to prevent bulb rot in regions with humid winters.

You can create beautiful flower carpets around the house, in flower beds, around trees or in wild spaces. It is an economical and sustainable idea, provided that a few principles are respected: 1) The planting must be left in place. 2) Choose the varieties carefully according to the situation. 3) A period of rest is essential after flowering for the bulbs to regenerate. Let the foliage turn yellow and dry before cutting it. 4) Organic fertiliser should be spread once a year in autumn.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 8 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 10 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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