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Double Late Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice' - 15 pieces

CHF 25.45

Double Late Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Late Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice' - 15 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 25.45 CHF
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Tulip 'Carnaval de Nice'

CHF 25.45

Double white flowers with red stripes
Foliage with an ivory-white edge
Moderate scent
Flowers April to May, height about 45–55 cm
Strong stems, a festive cut flower

'Carnaval de Nice' is a celebration in the garden: the double, almost round flowers are white, marked with raspberry-red flames and stripes like candy canes. The foliage has an ivory-white edge. This late tulip is pleasantly scented and bridges the gap to summer.

About this variety

In 'Carnaval de Nice' the name fits. The densely double flowers are almost round like peonies and pure white, overlaid with strong raspberry-red flames and stripes. No two flowers are alike. A second feature is the foliage, edged with a narrow ivory-white band, which decorates the plant even before flowering.

At about 45–55 cm it belongs in beds and borders, and also in rock gardens or large containers on the terrace. White and red tulips pick up its colours; forget-me-nots, silvery foliage or white rockcress form a calm frame. As it flowers late, it also goes well with early alliums. In a bulb lasagne it forms the late layer.

In spring bouquets it is a festive eye-catcher and brings a pleasant scent. The double flowers are of little interest to bees. Double late tulips flower best in their first year; for good flowering the following year, it is worth lifting the bulbs once the foliage has died back or planting more.

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 'Carnaval de Nice'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double late tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Red
Flower size: 8 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, 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