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Tulipa 'Hemisphere'
(Tulip 'Hemisphere')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 2000
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 40cm
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 rose pink and each petal has variable white and pink markings. The pattern on each Bloom will change as the flower develops and matures. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

Flower:

Single cup-shaped flowers are rose pink with variable white and pink markings on each of the tepals (petals). The colour pattern on each bloom will change as the flower develops and matures. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: Pink, white

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 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.