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Tulipa 'Grand Perfection'
(Tulip 'Grand Perfection')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1999
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 open pale yellow and turn to white as they develop and mature. Each petal is marked with deep, rich red feathering. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Flower:

Single cup-shaped flowers open pale yellow and turn to ivory white with age. The tepals (petals) are marked with bold red feathering. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April and May.

Flower colour: Yellow, white, 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 mostly held at the base of the stems with some leaves Alternately arranged on the stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Broadly ovate

Propagation:

Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Plant in a position that is sheltered from strong wind.