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Tulipa Blue Wow

Tulipa Blue Wow
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Beautiful color harmony with Belle de Mai!

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A truly unique tulip, for its shape and its almost blue colour, the bluest currently available in tulips. Its flower resembles a green and white artichoke from which many petals of a particular bluish-violet emerge. Flowering in May. Perfectly original and very pretty in bouquets.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The beautiful Blue Wow Tulip is named so because it is almost blue, and because the unique spectacle of its flowering inspires astonishment, wonder, or admiration. Carried by a sturdy stem, the flower bursts open in May, resembling at a small tender green artichoke. Then the green petals spread out over a layer of white-ivory petals more or less tinged with green. A dome emerges from the heart of this corolla, composed of a multitude of small petals of a light violet tending towards blue, intertwined with each other. Magnificent, exotic, and rarely cultivated, this tulip will delight enthusiasts of truly original plants. Very different, but very pretty, 'Blue Wow' also brings something very new to bouquets.

 

The 'Blue Wow' Tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, introduced in 2006 by the INRA, it is currently classified in the 'Late Double' group, although the unique structure of its flower almost deserves a specific horticultural category to be created. This compact tulip reaches 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14in) in height when flowering in May, a little later than other tulips. The large flowers are strangely put together, undoubtedly the result of a very rare mutation. The particularly blueish colour of the flower has never been seen before in tulips and accentuates its unique personality. The flowers last a long time in a vase or the garden and allow the tulip season to be extended until May.

 

Late double tulips have varied tender or vibrant colours and opulent and naive flowers which bring fantasy and romance to pots or sunny gardens, planted with the most beautiful spring blooms. Blue Wow pairs well with pastel tulips such as 'Angélique', 'Creme Up Star' and 'Maureen Double', or for contrast, dark ones like 'Queen of the Night'. Don't forget to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few more bulbs for bouquets, as they last a long time in a vase. 'Blue Wow' is unique and pairs well with other pastel varieties, such as 'Françoise', 'La Belle Epoque', and 'Greenstar', in a large and "glamorous" bouquet.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Blue Wow

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference637921

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Planting and care

It is preferable to plant the Blue Wow tulip in a sunny position, from October to December for a beautiful spring flowering. You can also plant it in a partially shaded area. Plant the bulbs as soon as possible in light, fertile, and well-drained, well-worked soil at a depth of 15 cm (6in) (bulbs should be covered with twice their height of soil). Space the bulbs 10 cm (4in) apart, making sure they do not touch each other, for a mass effect. Cut the flower stems after flowering but allow the leaves to dry completely before cutting them.

Planting period

Best planting time October
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 50 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is over, it is best to remove the seed heads to prevent the plant from being depleted. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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