Tulipa crispa 'Alexandra'
Tulipa crispa 'Alexandra'
Tulipa crispa 'Alexandra'
Tulipa crispa Alexandra
Crisped Tulip, Fringed Tulip
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Description
The Dentate Tulip 'Alexandra' offers a flowering of a rich orange with bronze reflections bordered with yellow, very bright in April-May. Its flowers, with their graceful shape, resemble those of the lily-flowered tulips, like the famous 'Ballerina', but their slightly recurved petals show fringed edges of a bright yellow. They are carried by sturdy and strong stems that withstand the wind. Perfect in bouquets or in spring flowerbeds.
The Dentate Tulip 'Alexandra' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the 'Crispa' group, whose main characteristic is to have finely dentate petal tips. This tulip will reach a height of 40 to 45cm (16 to 18in) when in bloom. Flowering takes place in April-May, at the heart of the tulip season. The flowers are single, in a mix of bright orange and burnt orange, in an elongated and slightly open cup shape, and measure up to 5cm (2in) wide. The fringed edges of this tulip are golden yellow. The flowers last a long time and allow the tulip season to be extended until May.
In the world of flowers, there is truly nothing comparable to dentate tulips to spice up your spring garden with something unique. Ideal for borders, the 'Alexandra' Tulip will also create beautiful spots in perennial flowerbeds, alongside biennial plants that will fill the space after flowering. You can choose forget-me-nots or wallflowers for this purpose. By choosing dentate tulips, you will bring an original touch to your bouquets.
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 range 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.
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Tulipa
crispa
Alexandra
Liliaceae
Crisped Tulip, Fringed Tulip
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15cm (6in), spacing them 10cm (4in) apart. The planting should be done in ordinary soil, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky, loose, well-worked, and well-draining. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Alexandra' tulip will grow well in moist to dry soil in summer. Place it in a good, sunny or semi-shady location. Once flowering is complete, it is preferable to remove the fruits 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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