Tulipa 'Shirley'
(Tulip 'Shirley')
Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1968
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 45cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The Cool Garden
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 ivory white and each petal (tepal) is flecked with lilac-blue around the margins. Each Bloom has a striking black interior base and black Anthers. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Single cup-shaped flowers are ivory white and each tepal is flecked with lilac-blue around the margins. Each bloom has a black interior base and black anthers. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May.
Flower colour: White, purple
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 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.