Tulipa Hibernia - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa Hibernia is sought after for its early and long flowering period. This majestic tulip with a narrow corolla has pure white petals with silvery reflections in the sunlight. The flowers stand at the top of thick and sturdy stems, reaching 40 cm (16in) high above the widely lanceolate green and deciduous leaves. It blooms in early spring, starting from March.

The Triumph Tulip Hibernia belongs to the Lily family. Originally horticultural, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, whose main characteristic is to have flowers with a narrow cup shape. They are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and Darwin tulips. Triumph tulips are famous for their wide range of colours and strong and resistant flowers, suitable for flower beds and bouquets. They are among the most widely planted varieties.

Tulips are unmatched in bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens. 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 beautiful long-lasting cut flowers.

Tulip species are found in most parts of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, passing through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution range also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for the genus is in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

There are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These include large tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), and small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips," and one of the most common ones is the wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow sheltered by vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.