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Tulipa 'Bloody Mary'
(Tulip 'Bloody Mary')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 2008
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 45cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Triumph 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 are deep red and have purple Anthers. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Tulipa 'Bloody Mary' is fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.

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Flower:

Single cup-shaped flowers are a rich shade of red and have purple anthers. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: Red

Flower shape: Cup-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: April, May

Foliage:

Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are upright and mostly held at the base of the stems with some leaves Alternately arranged on 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.