Double Late Tulip 'Angélique'

CHF 46.95

Double Late Tulip 'Angélique'

Name: Double Late Tulip 'Angélique'
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 46.95 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Tulip 'Angélique'

CHF 46.95

Peony-like double flowers around 12 cm
Soft pink with white, each flower a little different
Late flowering in April and May
Moderate scent, height 45–55 cm
Popular cut flower for romantic bouquets

'Angélique' is a classic among the double late tulips. Its peony-like flowers mix soft pink with white, open slowly and are delicately scented. It extends the tulip season into May and is a romantic cut flower for beds, pots and bouquets.

About this variety

Once you have seen 'Angélique', you will recognise it again: the densely double bowls look like small peonies. The pink is pale and soft, often with white or cream patches, and becomes a little stronger towards the centre. The flowers open at a leisurely pace, so the display lasts pleasantly long.

At 45–55 cm, 'Angélique' sits well in the middle of the border. It flowers when many early tulips are already over and goes well with forget-me-nots, white daffodils or dark purple tulips. It also blends harmoniously among early perennials such as hardy geraniums or lady's mantle. In a container on the balcony it is especially effective when blue grape hyacinths beneath it complete the bulb lasagne.

In the vase 'Angélique' releases its delicate scent and opens wide. The double flowers are barely accessible to bees. Double late tulips flower best in their first year; for consistent abundance, plant more in autumn or lift the bulbs once the foliage has died back.

Planting

Planting time is September to December, ideally October to November when the soil has cooled. Set the bulbs 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. The flowers look best in groups of 10 or more. Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil; lighten heavy soil with sand or grit. In pots the bulbs can sit shoulder to shoulder.

Care

Water in spring when the soil is dry, but avoid waterlogging. Remove spent flowers and leave the leaves until they turn yellow. For rich flowering every year, you can lift the bulbs once the foliage has died back, store them dry and replant in autumn. Keep voles away with a planting basket. Protect large containers from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Angélique'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double late tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink, White
Flower size: 12 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: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, 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: Low
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