Fringed Tulip 'Tiano' - 25 pieces

CHF 22.00

Fringed Tulip 'Tiano' - 25 pieces

Name: Fringed Tulip 'Tiano' - 25 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 22.00 CHF
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Tulip 'Tiano'

CHF 22.00

Fringed, jagged petal edges
Play of red and yellow
Flowers in April and May
About 45–55 cm tall
Popular cut flower, lovely in rose beds

'Tiano' is a fringed tulip in red and yellow. Its petals end in finely jagged edges that catch the light. As a late splash of colour, it brightens borders and rose beds, and in the vase its fringed texture adds a lively accent.

About this variety

Fringed tulips look as if someone has decorated their edges with scissors. In 'Tiano', this fine texture meets a lively play of red and yellow. The jagged rims catch the light and give the classic cup shape a playful, elegant touch. Each flower shows the two colours distributed slightly differently, so a group looks lively and varied.

At about 45–55 cm tall, 'Tiano' suits beds and borders. Scatter groups among perennials so that it works as a splash of colour, or plant it in a rose bed, where it flowers before the roses come into leaf. With blue forget-me-nots, dark purple tulips or bronze grasses, it looks especially warm. In a large container it belongs in the upper layer of a bulb lasagne.

It is popular as a cut flower because the fringes give every bouquet texture. It is of little interest to pollinators. Like most garden tulips, it flowers best in its first year; replanting in autumn keeps the effect going for many years.

Planting

Plant ideally in October and November, once the soil has cooled; September to December is possible as long as the ground is not frozen. Set the bulbs 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart, ideally in groups of 10 or more. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil; in heavy soils, add sand or grit to the planting hole. In pots, plant more closely.

Care

Water if spring is dry. Pinch off faded flowers and leave the foliage until it yellows. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for full flowering every year, replant or lift them and store them dry. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from persistent wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Tiano'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Fringed tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red, Yellow
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: 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): 3–4
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
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.