Tulip ' Night Rider' looks magnificent at all stages, in tight bud, fully open & even as petals begin to look tired many weeks
...Tulip ' Night Rider' looks magnificent at all stages, in tight bud, fully open & even as petals begin to look tired many weeks
...Tulip 'Muriel' is a deep rich, satiny purple with a fantastic twist and turn to every petal and unlike some Parrots, it seems to come back well each year.
See Tulip 'Muriel' in Sarah's Tour of the Oast Garden in May on our YouTube channel.
Tulip ' Muriel' is a deep rich, satiny violet with a fantastic twist & turn to every petal & unlike some Parrots, it seems to come back well each year.
See Tulip ' Muriel' in Sarah's Tour of the Oast Garden in May on our You Tube channel.
Genus: Tulipa
Variety
Muriel
Group:
Parrot Tulips
Type:
Deciduous
Soil Type:
Well-drained
- sandy, chalky
Site:
Full sun, partial shade
Height:
60cm
Spacing:
Plant 30cm deep, 8cm apart. Layer bulbs if room is tight.
Hardiness:
Hardy
Care tips:
Don't plant tulip bulbs until the cold weather has set in- this helps wipe out viral & fungal diseases. Leave the browning foliage on your tulips until every leaf has died right down
- this allows the bulb to store more food
Flowers:
❀ Late April
- May
For the vase:
Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper & soak for 8 hrs. This helps keep the stems straight.