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Tulipa Paul Scherer - Triumph Tulip

Tulipa Triumph Paul Scherer
Triumph Tulip

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Very long flowering period.

Céline, 23/04/2023

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A dark variety, with flowers of such a dark purple that they appear almost black. This sturdy tulip with a square corolla produces thick and strong stems, perfect for the garden as well as for cut flowers. It blooms at the end of the tulip season, in late spring, depending on the climate.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
45 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 September to December
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Description

Tulipa Paul Scherer is close to the mythical perfect black tulip, perhaps embodying the dream of all horticulturists. This variety comes close with long stems and flowers that are of such a dark purple that they appear almost black, a shade magnified by a velvet texture with iridescent highlights. This stout tulip blooms in late spring. Magnificent planted with white varieties, it also enhances pink flowers and silver foliage.

 

Tulipa 'Paul Sherer', awarded by the R.H.S., belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, the main characteristic of which is narrow cup-shaped flowers. Perched on tall stems 43 cm (17in) above the broadly lanceolate leaves, the oval to egg-shaped flowers have six, very dark violet "petals" (more precisely tepals). They are borne by sturdy, medium-length stems which are good for bouquets. Theey will flower in May, at the end of the tulip season.

 

Triumph Tulip 'Paul Sherer' finds a place in large beds. It can also be grown with other white or pink tulips, to maximise the flowering period. Combine it with narcissus, daffodils, hyacinths, Corsican hellebores and euphorbias for stunning scenes. It can also be planted in borders, rockeries, flower beds, pots and containers. This tulip looks great on balconies and terraces. It pairs perfectly with tall perennials and will be elegant in bouquets. Use very little water in vases, just a little at the bottom is enough! If your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day.

 

About botanical species: wild tulips are found in most of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity of 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, either large tulips from crops, the most well-known being the tulip of Agen (Tulipa agenensis), or small tulips from wooded or rocky areas, in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips", and one of the most common is the yellow wood tulip (Tulipa sylvestris) which often used to grow sheltered by vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.

 

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Tulipa Paul Scherer - Triumph Tulip (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour black
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Species

Triumph

Cultivar

Paul Scherer

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Triumph Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference824001

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Planting and care

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, at a depth of 15 cm (6in), and 10 cm (4in) apart in ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked and well-drained soil. Never add manure or poorly decomposed compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Paul Scherer' tulip will grow well in soil which is moist to dry in summer, in a sunny or partially shaded location. After flowering, it is best to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the plant.

 

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
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, loose, rich soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is complete, it is advisable to remove the seed heads to avoid exhausting the plant. Remove the foliage once it is dry.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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