Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi

Double Late Tulip 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 pieces

CHF 26.65
CHF 26.65
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Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi
Double Late Tulip 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 pieces

Double Late Tulip 'Blue Spectacle' - 20 pieces

Tulip 'Blue Spectacle'

CHF 26.65
CHF 26.65
  • Double, peony-like flowers
  • Violet purple with a bluish gloss
  • Colour looks different in sun and shade
  • Late flowering in May, height about 45–55 cm
  • Long-lasting, lovely with lilac in the vase

'Blue Spectacle' forms large, double flowers in the style of a peony, in violet purple with a bluish gloss. The colour seems to change between sun and shade and becomes paler as it matures. On strong stems it flowers late, in May, and is ideal for lavish bouquets.

About this variety

In 'Blue Spectacle' the double peony form meets a rare colour. The large flowers are violet to purple with a distinct blue sheen. Depending on the light they look cooler or warmer. Fully open, they reveal a pale base, and over time the colour fades gently.

At about 45–55 cm it suits beds and borders, where it looks particularly fresh with white or soft pink tulips. It also looks good next to forget-me-nots and grasses. In a large container the heavy flowers show to advantage; the stems sometimes bend slightly, which looks natural. For a natural-looking planting, set groups of 15 to 20 bulbs among low cushion perennials that hide the foliage after flowering.

Cut, it lasts well and goes beautifully with lilac, which flowers at the same time. Bees find little in the double flower. As with other double garden tulips, the first year is the best; replanting keeps the planting full.

Planting

Ideally plant in October or November; planting is possible from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen. The planting depth is 10–15 cm, about three times the height of the bulb, with the tip pointing up. Keep 10–12 cm between bulbs and plant clumps of 10 or more rather than single rows. Tulips do not tolerate waterlogging: lighten heavy soil with sand or fine grit. In large containers plant more closely, almost bulb to bulb.

Care

The bulbs need little care: watering is only necessary in dry spring weeks. Cut off the spent heads so no seed ripens, and wait until the foliage has died back. The bulbs can stay in the ground; since garden tulips flower best in their first year, it is worth replanting or lifting the bulbs once the foliage has died back and storing them dry. In gardens with voles a planting basket is worthwhile. In pots, protect the bulbs from standing wet over winter.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Tulip 'Blue Spectacle'
  • Genus: Tulips
  • Class: Double late tulips
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Purple, Blue, Pink
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: May
  • Flowering season: Late spring
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 50 cm
  • Spread: 15 cm
  • Habit: Upright
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Water needs: Medium
  • Planting time: September, October, November, December
  • Planting depth: 4–6 inches
  • Spacing: 4–5 in
  • Number per m²: 80
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Well suited to containers
  • Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Partly suitable
  • Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
  • For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
  • Deer and rodent resistant: No
  • Edible: Not edible
  • Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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