Tulipa crispa 'Lingerie'

The Tulip 'Lingerie' is a variety of fringed tulip that is quite charming despite its small size. It bears a flower adorned with delicate lace with a beautifully brushed changing pink edge on an ivory background that becomes creamy white. It is a relatively rare variety in cultivation, rather late blooming, which pairs remarkably well with blue irises, Chinese peonies, and white, purple, or pink roses. 

The Dentate Tulip 'Lingerie' belongs to the family of lilies. Of horticultural origin, registered in 2002 in the Netherlands, it is classified in the 'Crispa' group, whose main characteristic is to have finely dentate petal tips. This tulip will reach 30-35cm (12-14in) in height when in bloom. Flowering generally occurs in May, but it can be slightly later depending on the climate. The flowers are simple, of classic shape, with a slightly closed cup, overall bicoloured, in white, ivory, soft pink, fresh pink, and deep pink. The pink edge of the petals is finely cut. The flowers last a long time and allow the tulip season to be extended until May. The foliage yellows and then dries out a while after flowering. To protect your bulbs from the appetite of rodents, for example, use a plastic bulb basket.   

In the world of flowers, there is truly nothing comparable to fringed tulips to spice up your spring garden with something unique. The 'Lingerie' Tulip is a very pretty flower for perennial borders, flower pots, 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 Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' and Iris 'Delta Blues'. By choosing fringed tulips, you will add a unique touch to your bouquets. Put very little water in their vase, just a bottom is enough. Furthermore, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase each day.