Tulipa Big Chief
Tulipa Big Chief
Tulipa Big Chief
Tulipa Big Chief
Tulipa Darwin hybride Big Chief
Darwin hybrid tulip
faded color
Isabelle, 06/04/2021
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Description
Darwin Hybrid Tulip 'Big Chief' is an exceptional, awarded-winning variety. Its huge, iridescent flowers are composed of thick-textured petals, in soft red brushed with salmon pink on a grey-pink silver background, revealing a pale yellow heart when fully open. Big Chief belongs to a new line of earlier flowering Darwin hybrids with more durable flowers and strong, weather-resistant stems. It blooms in the heart of spring, in May. Dazzling in flower beds, it is also a sensational flower for bouquets.
'Big Chief' Darwin hybrid tulip belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Division 4, characterized by large single egg-shaped flowers in mid-season, carried by long weather-resistant stems. Tulips in this group are the most cultivated for the cut flower trade. 'Big Chief' will reach 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24in) high when in bloom. Perched on strong stems, well above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the very large flowers are elongated, elegant, and open into wide corollas measuring 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) in diameter. They have a delicious and indulgent hue, with almost silver iridescent highlights. The red-pink-salmon colour is enhanced by the slightly waxy and translucent texture of the petals. The corolla opens to reveal a soft yellow heart around a small white centre. Flowering takes place in May, and each flower lasts several days before fading.
The rich colouration of 'Big Chief' allows for combinations with white, pink, purple, or red tulips, creating a beautiful contrast. It also pairs well with daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths, alchemilla, Corsican hellebores, and euphorbias, resulting in stunning compositions. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots and containers. This tulip will be beautiful on balconies and terraces. It perfectly complements tall perennials and is ideal for creating elegant bouquets. In a vase, only add very little water at the bottom! If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes in the vase every day.
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Tulipa
Darwin hybride
Big Chief
Liliaceae
Darwin hybrid tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), 10 cm (4in) apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-drained soil. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. 'Big Chief' will thrive in soil which is moist to dry in summer, in a sunny or partially shaded location. After flowering, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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