Triumph Tulip 'Gavota' - 25 pieces

CHF 26.65

Triumph Tulip 'Gavota' - 25 pieces

Name: Triumph Tulip 'Gavota' - 25 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 26.65 CHF
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Tulipa 'Gavota'

CHF 26.65

Deep reddish brown with a golden-yellow edge
Silky, glossy petals
Weatherproof Triumph tulip
Flowers in April and May
About 45–55 cm tall, fairly long-lived

'Gavota' is a Triumph tulip with strong contrast: the flowers are deep reddish brown with a silky sheen and a clear golden-yellow edge. This weatherproof variety is considered one of the longer-lived tulips. Lovely with yellow daffodils or dark tulips.

About this variety

In 'Gavota' dark chestnut red meets bright gold. The slightly pointed flowers have a satin sheen that looks almost blackish brown in the light. The yellow edge is sharply defined and brings out the shape of the flower clearly. From a distance the planting looks warm and elegant.

At about 45–55 cm tall it suits beds, borders and pots. Yellow daffodils, pale yellow tulips or wallflowers pick up the edge. For more tension, combine it with purple grape hyacinths. In large containers, set 'Gavota' above a layer of yellow crocuses. Against a light background, such as a white wall, the dark reddish brown shows up especially well.

As a cut flower 'Gavota' is reliable and long-lasting. It plays hardly any role for pollinators. It is one of the tulips that return for several years in a good spot. If you want equally strong flowers every year, lift the bulbs a few weeks after flowering and replant them in autumn.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, ideally in October and November once the soil has cooled. Set them 10–15 cm deep with the tip pointing up, 10–12 cm apart. Groups of 10 or more look best. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil and no waterlogging; loosen heavy soil with sand or grit in the planting hole. In pots the bulbs can sit closer together.

Care

Water in spring if it stays dry for a while. Pinch off faded flowers so the plant does not put its energy into seed, and leave the foliage until it turns yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground; for a full display every year, add a few new bulbs in autumn or lift them once the leaves have died back and store them dry. A planting basket protects against voles. In winter, keep pots somewhere sheltered from constant wet.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulipa 'Gavota'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Triumph tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red, Yellow
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, 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.
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