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Tulipa Ice cream Strawberry - Double late Tulip

Tulipa Ice cream Strawberry
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This tulip offers spectacular flowers, reminiscent of roses or peonies. The deep red petals are arranged in a double rank. The stem is short and sturdy. The late flowering occurs in May. A true double tulip that gives your flower beds, borders or containers a bright and vibrant colour.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
25 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 September to October
Recommended planting time January, September to December
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Description

The 'Strawberry' Ice Cream Double Late Tulip is a variety with double peony-like flowers: there are so many petals inside the flower that they are pushed upwards. On the outside, the petals are green, opening up to a very abundant deep red corolla. The late flowering begins in May, and the flowers are large and long-lasting. The stem is short and sturdy, making this impressive tulip a useful subject in the garden, as well as in pots and containers.

The 'Strawberry' Ice Cream Tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the group of "Double Late Tulips", whose main characteristic is to have very double and crumpled flowers, resembling peonies. 'Strawberry' is not very tall, ranging from 20 to 30 cm, and its flower is of a beautiful size, double and well-arranged. It is a true favourite, especially when its buds slowly open in a vase. Flowering takes place in mid-May, at the end of the tulip season.

Double Late Tulips, with their varied, soft or intense colours, and their opulent and delicate flowers, add charm and romance to pots or sunny gardens. They harmonise with the most beautiful spring blooms and other tulips. When creating your flower beds, take into account the height and flowering time, which vary considerably depending on the cultivars. For cut flower enthusiasts, it is a good idea to plant a few extra bulbs, as these tulips hold up well in a vase. Ice Cream 'Strawberry' is an exceptional tulip, almost bicolour when it is not yet fully open, like a mint and strawberry ice cream. Pair it with other double-flowered tulips like 'Exquisit' and perennials with light flowers like Bleeding Hearts.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Ice cream Strawberry

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant Tulip Ice Cream Strawberry bulbs in the autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm, spacing them 10 cm apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-draining soil. Never add uncomposted manure or compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The tulip will thrive in moist to dry soil in the summer. Place it in a good, sunny or partially shaded location. Once flowering is complete, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the bulb.

 

Planting period

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

Intended location

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

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is finished, it is a good idea to remove the seed heads so as not to exhaust the bulb. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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