Tulipa crispa 'Alexandra'

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.