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Sophisticated and supremely elegant red-crimson petals with a plum-like, silvery sheen. Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' is invaluable for being early and excellent in pots.
I am a big fan of the Single Early group of tulips. They have neat, yet robust flowers with delicate feathering on the outside and a silvery tinge to their leaves and I love the fact they are early.
| Genus: | Tulipa |
| Variety | Couleur Cardinal |
| Group: | Sinlge Early Tulips |
| Type: | Deciduous |
| Soil Type: | Well-drained - sandy, chalky | Site: | Full sun, partial shade | Height: | 35cm | 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 and 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: | ❀ April - May | For the vase: | Tulips make supreme cut flowers. Strip the bottom leaves, tie the stems in paper and soak for 8 hrs. This helps keep the stems straight. |
