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Triumph Tulip 'Flaming Flag' - 20 pieces

CHF 22.75

Triumph Tulip 'Flaming Flag' - 20 pieces

Name: Triumph Tulip 'Flaming Flag' - 20 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 22.75 CHF
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Tulip 'Flaming Flag'

CHF 22.75

Ivory white with violet flames
Each flower with its own pattern
Cup-shaped flowers, about 6 cm
Flowers in April
About 45–55 cm tall, firm stems

'Flaming Flag' is a Triumph tulip with ivory-white cup-shaped flowers flamed in violet to lilac. Each flower has its own pattern, similar to the old Rembrandt tulips. It is robust, flowers in April and is also suitable for forcing.

About this variety

Its markings make 'Flaming Flag' unmistakable. Violet feathers and flames run over an ivory-white ground, sometimes bold, sometimes only hinted at in soft lilac. No two flowers are the same. It recalls the flamed tulips in old Dutch paintings, yet it is a modern, healthy variety.

At about 45–55 cm tall it stands well in beds and borders. Dark purple tulips that pick up the flames, or blue grape hyacinths in the foreground, go well with it. It also suits white daffodils and fresh hosta foliage. In pots, use it as the top tier of a bulb lasagne with crocuses. Plant at least ten bulbs together so the different patterns can be appreciated side by side.

'Flaming Flag' lasts well in the vase. If you want flowers indoors early, you can force a few bulbs in a pot. It is of no importance to pollinators. Like many garden tulips it flowers best in the first year; after that, it is worth adding fresh bulbs in autumn.

Planting

Plant from September to December, ideally in October or November once the soil is cool. The bulbs go 10–15 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 'Flaming Flag'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Triumph tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Purple
Flower size: 6 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green, 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: 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.
Water needs: Medium
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): 3–8
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