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Tulipa 'First Proud'
(Tulip 'First Proud')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 60cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Single Late Tulip

A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape. Large, single cup-shaped flowers are lemon yellow and gradually lighten with maturity. The Blooms are held singly atop tall, vertical stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

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Flower:

Large, single cup-shaped flowers open lemon yellow and gradually lighten as they age and develop. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: Yellow

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.