Tulpe 'Lizzy' - 100 Stück - LumiBlumi

Species Tulip 'Lizzy' - 100 pieces

CHF 33.60
CHF 33.60
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Tulpe 'Lizzy' - 100 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Lizzy' - 100 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Tulpe 'Lizzy' - 100 Stück - LumiBlumi
Species Tulip 'Lizzy' - 100 pieces

Species Tulip 'Lizzy' - 100 pieces

Tulipa orphanidea 'Lizzy'

CHF 33.60
CHF 33.60
  • Bright red, pointed star-shaped flowers
  • Black heart with a yellowish edge
  • Small at 15–25 cm, narrow blue-green foliage
  • Flowers from April to May
  • Very long-lived and naturalising

'Lizzy' is a form of Tulipa orphanidea and looks like a miniature lily-flowered tulip. Its red buds resemble little goblets, and in the sun they open into stars with a black heart. This species tulip returns every year and naturalises readily.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Lizzy' have pointed, slightly outward-curving petals in strong red. In bud they look like small red chalices; when the sun shines they open flat and show a black blotch at the base, finely edged in yellow. The narrow, blue-green foliage underlines its wild character.

At 15–25 cm tall, the variety belongs in sunny, well-drained places: the rock garden, gravel beds, the edges of borders or pots. In groups of 10 or more the red looks like little flames. Lovely partners are blue grape hyacinths, yellow species tulips or the silvery foliage of cushion plants. It also tolerates light partial shade but flowers best in full sun.

It is too small for the vase, but bees like to visit the open flower. Its strength is its staying power: with plenty of sun and good drainage 'Lizzy' returns for years and slowly spreads. Where it is happy, it occasionally self-seeds too. Leave the foliage after flowering.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, ideally in October or November when the soil is cool. Set the small bulbs about 8–10 cm deep, tip upwards, 5–8 cm apart. Groups of 10 or more look best. Plenty of sun and very free-draining soil are important; improve heavy soil with plenty of sand or grit. In pots the bulbs can sit close together.

Care

Water only during prolonged dry spells in spring. Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. The bulbs stay undisturbed in the ground and multiply. A planting basket protects against voles. Protect pots from constant wet in winter.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Tulipa orphanidea 'Lizzy'
  • Genus: Tulips
  • Class: Species tulips
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Red
  • Flowering time: April, May
  • Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
  • Height: 20 cm
  • Spread: 15 cm
  • Habit: Upright
  • Position: Sun, Partial shade
  • Suitable for: Bed edge and border, Rock garden, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow
  • 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: 8–10 cm
  • Spacing: 5–8 cm
  • Number per m²: 150
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • 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: Not suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: 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
  • 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.

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