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Tulipa 'Indian Summer'
(Tulip 'Indian Summer')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in France
Year of Introduction - 2003
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 50cm
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 open raspBerry red with golden yellow bands around the margins of the petals. The colours soften to pink and apricot as the flowers mature. 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 open raspberry red with golden yellow bands around the margins of the tepals (petals). The colours soften to shades of pink and apricot as the flowers age. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: Red, pink, yellow, apricot

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.