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Double Tulip 'Royal Centennial' - 24 pieces

CHF 28.95

Double Tulip 'Royal Centennial' - 24 pieces

Name: Double Tulip 'Royal Centennial' - 24 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 28.95 CHF
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Tulip 'Royal Centennial'

CHF 28.95

Double, peony-like flowers
Orange with pink, yellow and a green flame
Finely fringed, tousled edges
Flowers in April and May, 45–55 cm tall
For sun and partial shade

'Royal Centennial' is a new double tulip with peony-like, slightly tousled flowers. Orange mingles with pink, yellow and a green flame, and the edges are finely fringed. The result is a glowing play of colour for border and bouquet in April and May.

About this variety

A whole sunset glows in the flowers of 'Royal Centennial'. Orange is the base tone, joined by pink, yellow and rosy reds. A green flame runs through the outer petals. The double flowers look slightly tousled because the edges are finely fringed, and they resemble peonies.

At 45–55 cm, it suits the middle of beds and borders, in sun as well as light partial shade. Dark purple tulips or blue forget-me-nots provide contrast, while cream tulips pick up the paler tones. In large containers it looks lush, for example above a layer of grape hyacinths. To extend the flowering season, combine it with earlier and later tulips so that something is always in flower from March to May.

In the vase it is a glowing centrepiece. It is not very attractive to pollinators. Double tulips flower most abundantly in their first year; a few fresh bulbs in autumn keep the display going. Change the vase water every two days and trim the stems slightly each time, and the flowers will stay fresh for longer.

Planting

Plant from September to December, ideally in October or November, once the soil has cooled. The bulbs go 10–15 cm deep into the soil, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. They make the strongest impact in groups of 10 or more. Sun and free-draining soil are important, as tulips do not tolerate waterlogging; add a little grit to the planting hole in loamy soils. In large containers, set the bulbs closer together.

Care

In spring, water only during longer dry spells. Pinch off faded flowers along with the seed heads and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for full flowering every year, you can top up with new bulbs or lift them once the foliage has died back and store them dry. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Royal Centennial'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Double fringed tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Orange, Pink, Yellow
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–6
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: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.