Triumph Tulip 'Jimmy' - 25 pieces

CHF 21.60

Triumph Tulip 'Jimmy' - 25 pieces

Name: Triumph Tulip 'Jimmy' - 25 pieces
Brand: Tulipa
Price: 21.60 CHF
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Tulip 'Jimmy'

CHF 21.60

Coral orange with raspberry pink and a golden edge
Colours look different depending on the light
Flowers around 9 cm with a light scent
Flowers April to May, 45–55 cm tall
Proven variety since 1966, sturdy and weather-resistant

'Jimmy' glows like a sunset: coral-orange flowers flushed with raspberry pink and edged in gold. The warm tones change with the light and go with almost any other colour. This proven Triumph tulip stands firm in the wind and is a rewarding cut flower.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Jimmy' are a warm blend of colours. A deep coral orange is overlaid with raspberry pink, and the edges glow golden as if lit from behind. In the morning they look softer, in the evening light they glow. The blue-green foliage forms a calm background.

At 45–55 cm tall, 'Jimmy' is versatile: in large groups in the bed, in mixed borders, at woodland edges or in large containers. With yellow and lime-green tones it creates a cheerful picture; with pink, purple and blue a harmonious one. Try it above a carpet of forget-me-nots or in a bulb lasagne with grape hyacinths. It also finds a good place in the rock garden or in front of shrubs.

Feel free to plant a few extra bulbs for the vase, as the flowers last a long time. The variety was introduced in 1966 and has proved itself ever since. Bees rarely visit it. Like many garden tulips, it flowers most profusely in its first year. Cut the stems as soon as the buds are coloured and the colours will keep developing in the vase.

Planting

Plant between September and December, ideally in October or November when the soil is cool. The bulbs go 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards, 10–12 cm apart. Groups of 10 or more show the play of colour best. A sunny position with free-draining soil is ideal; in loam or clay add some grit to the planting hole. In a large container the bulbs can stand shoulder to shoulder.

Care

Water in spring when it is dry. Snip off faded heads and leave the leaves until they turn yellow. The bulbs can stay in the ground, but for strong flowers every year it is better to replant or store the bulbs dry after the foliage dies back. A planting basket keeps voles away. Protect pots from constant wet in winter.

Specifications

Botanical name: Tulip 'Jimmy'
Genus: Tulips
Class: Triumph tulips
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Orange, Pink
Flower size: 9 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, 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
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