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Double Late Tulip 'Ice Cream Strawberry' - 5 pieces

CHF 17.90

Double Late Tulip 'Ice Cream Strawberry' - 5 pieces

Name: Double Late Tulip 'Ice Cream Strawberry' - 5 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 17.90 CHF
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Tulipa 'Ice Cream Strawberry'

CHF 17.90

Densely double, ruffled flower in deep red to pink
Green-marked outer petals form a cup
Late flowering from April to May
Short, sturdy stem of 30–40 cm
Flowers of 8–10 cm, ideal for groups and large containers

'Ice Cream Strawberry' brings to mind strawberries and cream in a green bowl. The densely double flower glows deep red and shifts to strong pink on some petals. Short and sturdy, it adds a fruity accent to pots and the front of borders in late spring.

About this variety

The flower is made up of many ruffled layers of rich red, turning deep pink on some petals. The lower petals carry green markings and wrap around the centre like a wafer or a green bowl. At 8–10 cm across, the flower is large for such a compact plant.

At 30–40 cm tall, 'Ice Cream Strawberry' belongs at the front of the bed or in large containers and window boxes. It makes the strongest impression in groups of 10 or more. White tulips, cream daffodils or a carpet of blue forget-me-nots show off the red beautifully. In a pot you can layer it with grape hyacinths in a bulb lasagne.

It works well in a small posy, as the short stems suit low vases. Despite the name, it is not edible. Bees find little in the double flower. The variety flowers best in its first year, so replanting every year is worthwhile.

Planting

Ideally plant in October and November, once the soil has cooled; you can continue until December while the ground is open. Set the bulbs 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. Groups of 10 or more look best. A sunny spot with free-draining soil and no waterlogging is important; loosen heavy soil with sand or grit. In pots the bulbs can sit closer together.

Care

Water during dry spells in spring. Snip off faded flowers but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for a full display, replant every year or lift the bulbs once the foliage has died back and store them dry. A planting basket protects against voles. Keep pots from sitting wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulipa 'Ice Cream Strawberry'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double late tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red, Pink
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Height: 35 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.
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
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