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Double Late Tulip 'Negrita Double' - 15 pieces

CHF 19.90

Double Late Tulip 'Negrita Double' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Late Tulip 'Negrita Double' - 15 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 19.90 CHF
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Tulip 'Negrita Double'

CHF 19.90

Double, peony-like flowers around 10 cm
Deep purple with a bluish undertone
Light scent, long flowering period
Flowers April to May, 45–55 cm tall
Strong stems, ideal for window boxes and pots

'Negrita Double' is the double sister of the well-known 'Negrita'. Its peony-like flowers glow deep royal purple with a bluish undertone and are lightly scented. Compact and sturdy, it is particularly suited to window boxes, pots and groups in the bed.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Negrita Double' are densely double and resemble peonies. Their purple is deep and rich, with a bluish undertone and fine beetroot-coloured veins. Occasionally the outer petals show a hint of green. Double flowers last a long time, so the variety adorns the garden for weeks.

At 45–55 cm tall, it suits beds and borders and is particularly effective planted in groups. Contrasts with white, yellow or orange make the purple glow, while pink and lilac create a harmonious picture. A soft pink single tulip beside it looks elegant. It is ideal for window boxes and pots, also in a bulb lasagne above grape hyacinths. The dark purple also looks especially elegant against silvery foliage, such as cotton lavender.

The double flower lasts a long time in the vase and brings its delicate scent indoors. It is of hardly any interest to bees. Like other double garden tulips, it flowers most profusely in its first year; if you want a full display every spring, replant. Cut the stems at bud stage.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, ideally in October or November when the soil has cooled. Set them 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. Groups of 10 or more give the finest effect. A sunny spot with free-draining soil is ideal; in heavy soil add sand or grit to the planting hole. Plant more densely in window boxes and pots.

Care

Water in spring during dry spells. Cut off faded flowers and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for plenty of flowers, replant every year or lift after the foliage dies back and store dry. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from constant wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Negrita Double'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double late tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Purple
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, 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