Tulipa 'Maureen'
(Tulip 'Maureen')
Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1950
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 60cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: Single Late Tulip
A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape. Single cup-shaped flowers open ivory white and turn creamy white as the Blooms develop and mature. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Single cup-shaped flowers open ivory white and turn to creamy white with age. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Cup-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: May
Foliage:
Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are mostly held at the base of the stems, occasionally with few leaves Alternately arranged up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Broadly ovate to lanceolate
Propagation:
Division (separation) of offsets.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Plant in a position that is sheltered from strong wind.