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Kaufmanniana Tulip 'Giuseppe Verdi' - 20 pieces

CHF 19.90

Kaufmanniana Tulip 'Giuseppe Verdi' - 20 pieces

Name: Kaufmanniana Tulip 'Giuseppe Verdi' - 20 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 19.90 CHF
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Tulip 'Giuseppe Verdi'

CHF 19.90

Kaufmanniana tulip, about 15–25 cm tall
Bright red with a yellow edge
Early flowering in March and April
Grey-green, lance-shaped foliage
Long-lived in sunny spots

'Giuseppe Verdi' is a low Kaufmanniana tulip from 1955, named after the composer. Its bowl-shaped flowers are bright red with a yellow edge and open into stars in the sun. Ideal for bed edges, rock gardens and pots.

About this variety

Kaufmanniana tulips are also called waterlily tulips because their flowers open wide in the sun. 'Giuseppe Verdi' shows a strong red with a broad yellow border, and a yellow heart glows inside. Below are grey-green leaves that are often striped or mottled.

At about 15–25 cm tall it belongs at the edge of the bed, in the rock garden and in pots. It goes with crocuses, squills and dwarf irises, which flower at the same time. On the balcony, plant it in shallow bowls or as the lower layer of a bulb lasagne with later tulips above. Plant the bulbs in groups of ten or more for a strong splash of colour. It is especially happy among stones and gravel, where the soil dries quickly.

The short stems are charming in small bouquets, but it looks best in the garden. Pollinators occasionally use the open flowers. Kaufmanniana tulips are long-lived and return for many years in a sunny, free-draining spot.

Planting

Plant from September to December, ideally in October or November once the soil is cool. The bulbs go 8–10 cm deep, tip pointing up, 10–12 cm apart. A sunny position and loose, free-draining soil are ideal, as waterlogging makes the bulbs rot. In heavy soil, mix in sand or fine grit. In pots you can plant more densely, almost bulb to bulb.

Care

If spring is dry, water thoroughly. Cut off faded flowers below the seed pod and let the leaves die back until they are yellow. The bulbs may stay in the ground; alternatively, lift them in summer and store them dry and airy, or top up with fresh bulbs in autumn. In gardens with voles, plant in a wire basket. Do not let large containers stand in water over winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Giuseppe Verdi'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Kaufmanniana tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Red
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed edge and border, Rock garden, Pot and container
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: 8–10 cm
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: Partly 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