Tulipa crispa 'Carousel'

The Tulip 'Carousel' is an excellent fringed tulip variety, both beautiful and reliable in the garden. It proudly displays its delicately and randomly flamed deep red ivory dress in flowerbeds. Original and very pleasing, it adds a personal touch to flowerbeds and flower bouquets. This semi-late variety pairs remarkably well with Euphorbias, blue irises, and pink or white Chinese peonies. 

The Dentate Tulip 'Carousel' belongs to the lily family. Of horticultural origin and registered in the Netherlands in 1995, it is classified in the 'Crispa' group, whose main characteristic is having finely dentate petal edges. This tulip will reach a height of 55cm (22in) when in bloom. Flowering generally occurs in early May, but it may be slightly later depending on the climate. The flowers are simple, with a classic cup shape, slightly open, and 7cm (3in) tall. They are beautifully bicoloured, in ivory white and deep magenta red. The white border of the petals is finely cut. The flowers last a long time and extend the tulip season until May. The foliage turns yellow, then dries up some time after flowering. This 'Carousel' tulip faithfully returns each year under good growing conditions if protected from rodents. For example, use a plastic bulb basket.   

In the world of flowers, there is truly nothing comparable to dentate tulips to spice up your garden in spring with something unique. The 'Carousel' Tulip is a very beautiful flower for perennial beds and bouquets. Plant the bulbs in small groups of 5, alongside plants that will fill the space after flowering. To accompany it, choose, for example, white tulips ('Snow Crystal'), pink ('Pink Diamond'), or purple ('Negrita' Double) tulips. Create a lovely scene with Purple Wood Spurge and 'Delta Blues' iris. By choosing dentate tulips, you will bring a unique touch to your bouquets. Only put a very small amount of water in their vase, just enough to cover the bottom. Additionally, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.