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Tulipa Salmon Prince - Early single Tulip

Tulipa Salmon Prince
Tulip

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A very early variety, which blooms as early as March and April. Very compact, it offers a perfectly cup-shaped flower, of a tender salmon pink, washed with fuchsia pink on 30cm stems. Resilient to bad weather, it is a subtle and refined flower, with exceptional results.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, 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 'Salmon Prince' Early Single Tulip is delightful with its lovely colour and modest size in March and April. Its perfectly shaped flowers display a salmon, orange hue, enhanced with a fuchsia pink wash. It proves to be excellent in the garden, in beds or borders, and also in vases. Its short and sturdy stems withstand the spring weather. It is subtle and refined and complements all floral compositions in pastel tones.

The 'Salmon Prince' Tulip belongs to the Lily family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified in Division 1, which gathers early flowering varieties with single flowers. It reaches a height of 30 to 35 cm when in bloom. Perched on sturdy stems, well above the widely lanceolate leaves, the narrow cup-shaped, 6 cm wide flowers, display six "petals" (more precisely tepals) washed with a slightly deeper pink on an orange background. Flowering takes place in March or April, at the beginning of the tulip season.

Early single tulips are known for their wide range of colours and their robust flowers that enhance both beds and bouquets. Excellent for introducing spring colour in pots, where they last longer than other types of tulips, they are also perfect for sunny gardens. When planning your beds, it is crucial to consider the height and flowering time, which can vary significantly depending on the cultivar. It is a good idea to plant a few extra bulbs as they make beautiful long-lasting cut flowers. Plant 'Salmon Prince' amidst orange foliage like that of 'Marmalade' Heuchera or variegated foliage like 'Evergold' Carex.

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

 

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour salmon
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 8 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Tulipa

Cultivar

Salmon Prince

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Tulip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant 'Salmon Prince' tulip 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 manure or poorly decomposed compost to the planting soil, as this could cause the bulbs to rot. The 'Salmon Prince' tulip will thrive in moist to dry soil in the summer in a sunny or partially shaded location. After flowering, 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, 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 Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained, loose, rich soil

Care

Pruning instructions Once flowering is finished, 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 Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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