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Tulipa kaufmanniana Rainbow Mix

Tulipa kaufmanniana Rainbow Mix
Waterlily tulip

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A mix of botanical, kaufmanniana tulips in various colours, which bloom early in the season. These tulips with short stems are perfect in rockeries, borders, planters etc. Unlike many modern varieties, they naturalise and faithfully reflower each spring, in March-April. Plant these in the sun, in well-drained soil, even dry in summer. Each lot is unique and the proportion of colours may vary significantly from one lot to another.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

This Rainbow mixture of botanical kaufmanniana Tulips will create a spectacle in the garden from the early days of spring. Bulbs emerge from short stems that bear colourful and varied corollas in a palette of red, pink, orange, salmon, yellow, and white tones. They belong to a group of hybrids derived from a very resistant botanical species also known as the Water Lily Tulip. These are hardy bulbous plants that naturalise easily in the garden, and reliably flower year after year. They thrive in well-drained, moist soil in winter and spring, in the sun until May-June, and go dormant in dry soil in summer.

In the mountains of Central Asia, from Turkestan to the borders of Kazakhstan, the humble Kaufmann's Tulip spreads in large carpets on dry and rocky meadows. This species is the origin of many hybrids and cultivars with vibrant colours. The bulb is round, covered with a brown tunic, and measures about 3 cm (1in) in diameter. In spring, the plant forms a small clump composed of 2 to 5 lanceolate leaves, often marbled with brown-red, measuring 10 to 25 cm (4 to 10in) in length. The floral stem, 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) tall, bears, in March, a flower with 6 pointed petals, measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, which opens wide in the sun, almost flat. At this moment, it resembles more a water lily than a tulip. The corolla closes when the sun hides. The foliage dries some time after flowering, marking the entry into dormancy of the bulb.

Kaufmann's tulips are very hardy and reliable plants. They prefer cold and humid winters and love dry summers. They are excellent tulips to naturalise in a short grass meadow: they flower early and their foliage dries quite quickly. So, you just have to wait a little before the first mowing and avoid watering the lawn in summer: a small gesture for both the wallet and the environment, which will be rewarded with a magnificent carpet of flowers from the first spring days. Grape Hyacinths, Spring Crocuses, and violets can also liven up this stretch of grass from the end of winter. Water Lily Tulips are also used with pleasure in rock gardens or at the base of deciduous trees and shrubs with late leafing. They pair very well with Grecian Windflowers and Ipheions, which flower at roughly the same time, in March, or even earlier depending on the region. You can also place them in pots on your terrace or balcony.

Note: Each batch is unique and the proportion of colours may vary significantly from one batch to another.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time March
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated
Foliage description Deciduous foliage from late spring until early winter.

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

kaufmanniana

Cultivar

Rainbow Mix

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Waterlily tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1615411

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Planting and care

Plant your water lily tulips as soon as possible in a well-drained soil. Loosen the soil deeply and incorporate coarse sand or gravel into the planting soil if necessary. Plant them at a depth of 8 cm (3in) (bulbs should be covered with twice their height in soil). Space the bulbs a few centimetres apart, making sure they do not touch each other. Choose a sunny location, at least until May, for better flowering. Kaufmann tulips go dormant in the summer in dry soil, even if shaded by deciduous trees or bushes. After flowering, cut the flower stems and let the leaves dry completely before cutting them.

Tip for Flowering Carpets:

You can create beautiful flowered areas around the house, in flowerbeds, around trees, or in wild spaces. It is an economical and sustainable solution, provided you follow a few principles:

1) This is a planting that should be left in place.

2) Choose the varieties carefully according to the situation.

3) A period of rest is essential after flowering for the bulbs to regenerate. Let the foliage turn yellow and dry before cutting it.

4) Organic fertiliser should be spread once a year in autumn.

Planting period

Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 8 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 100 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil, rather dry in summer.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers and prune the foliage if necessary once it has dried and turned yellow.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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