Species Tulip 'Fusilier' - 25 pieces

CHF 19.90

Species Tulip 'Fusilier' - 25 pieces

Name: Species Tulip 'Fusilier' - 25 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 19.90 CHF
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Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier'

CHF 19.90

3–6 scarlet flowers per stem
Low, 25–35 cm
Early flowering in March and April
Blue-green foliage that sets off the red
Species tulip that returns and naturalises

'Fusilier' is a multi-flowered species tulip: three to six bright scarlet flowers open on each stem, like a small bouquet. At 25–35 cm it stays low, flowers early in the year and returns year after year in a sunny spot.

About this variety

One stem, several flowers: that is what makes Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier' special. Each bulb produces three to six flowers in a bright scarlet. Beneath them sits broad, blue-green foliage against which the red glows even more strongly. The flowers open in the sun and close in the evening.

At 25–35 cm tall, 'Fusilier' belongs at the front of the bed, in the rock garden or in natural-style plantings. White spring snowflakes, squills and grape hyacinths are fitting neighbours. In pots and bowls it looks good even in small numbers. In a bulb lasagne it works as an early top layer. In window boxes, compost with good drainage is enough for the bulbs to come safely through winter.

Cut short, it also looks lovely in a small vase. As a species tulip it is long-lived: in a sunny, free-draining spot it returns every year and gradually forms larger clumps. Early-flowering crocuses or grape hyacinths nearby are a good addition for pollinators, so nature finds something in the bed too.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December. In Switzerland October to November is ideal; you can continue until December as long as the ground is not frozen. Planting depth 10–15 cm, tip upwards, spacing 10–12 cm. The spot should be sunny and the soil well drained; in heavy soil sprinkle some sand into the planting hole. In pots and window boxes the bulbs can sit close together.

Care

Water a little during dry weeks in spring; otherwise the plant needs hardly any care. Snip off the seed heads and let the foliage yellow so the bulb can build up strength. There is no need to lift it, as the plants stay in place for many years. In areas with voles a planting basket is recommended. Protect large containers from prolonged rain in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulipa praestans 'Fusilier'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Species tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, 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.
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
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